2003 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · VN53 ATZ
2003 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
VN53 ATZ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 95,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VN53 ATZ Mileage History
- 03/10/200619,712 mi
- 29/09/200723,526 mi+3,814 mi
- 20/02/200928,716 mi+5,190 mi
- 06/02/201032,352 mi+3,636 mi
- 09/02/201032,352 mi
- 12/02/201136,488 mi+4,136 mi
- 18/02/201136,488 mi
- 16/02/201241,920 mi+5,432 mi
- 16/02/201241,920 mi
- 11/02/201349,004 mi+7,084 mi
- 11/02/201349,005 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/201455,431 mi+6,426 mi
- 24/02/201455,438 mi+7 mi
- 20/02/201562,157 mi+6,719 mi
- 20/02/201562,157 mi
- 09/02/201668,889 mi+6,732 mi
- 20/02/201775,514 mi+6,625 mi
- 22/02/201775,546 mi+32 mi
- 15/02/201881,557 mi+6,011 mi
- 20/02/201881,599 mi+42 mi
- 22/01/201988,824 mi+7,225 mi
- 22/01/201988,824 mi
- 09/01/202091,909 mi+3,085 mi
- 09/01/202091,909 mi
- 21/01/202193,427 mi+1,518 mi
- 27/01/202193,427 mi
- 24/01/202295,165 mi+1,738 mi
- 26/01/202295,165 mi
Average of roughly 4,927 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
VN53 ATZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Meriva (VN53 ATZ) between October 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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