2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · RY53 FRL
2004 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 121,301 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY53 FRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 121,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY53 FRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (RY53 FRL) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (marke”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY53 FRL Mileage History
- 11/10/2021115,090 mi
- 12/10/2021115,091 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2022121,300 mi+6,209 mi
- 18/11/2022121,301 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,628 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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