2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · PL03 UBD
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 UBD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 48,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 UBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (PL03 UBD) between May 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL03 UBD Mileage History
- 17/05/200717,598 mi
- 14/05/200819,515 mi+1,917 mi
- 21/05/200921,168 mi+1,653 mi
- 19/05/201022,958 mi+1,790 mi
- 23/05/201124,753 mi+1,795 mi
- 16/05/201226,290 mi+1,537 mi
- 21/05/201327,775 mi+1,485 mi
- 13/05/201429,740 mi+1,965 mi
- 13/05/201531,004 mi+1,264 mi
- 13/05/201531,004 mi
- 09/05/201631,457 mi+453 mi
- 10/05/201631,457 mi
- 08/05/201732,162 mi+705 mi
- 22/05/201832,729 mi+567 mi
- 13/05/201933,457 mi+728 mi
- 05/08/202035,987 mi+2,530 mi
- 02/08/202138,558 mi+2,571 mi
- 21/07/202241,782 mi+3,224 mi
- 02/08/202344,125 mi+2,343 mi
- 02/08/202344,125 mi
- 12/07/202448,452 mi+4,327 mi
- 02/08/202448,594 mi+142 mi
- 05/08/202448,594 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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