# KC53CGV — VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CGV is a Blue VAUXHALL MERIVA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-11-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CGV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KC53CGV |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | MERIVA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-11-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-05-04 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 9
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 56.25%
- Total defects recorded: 88

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-05 10:49:53 | PASSED | 119,721 MI | 2017-05-04 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-05 10:49:52 | FAILED | 119,721 MI | — |
| 2014-12-15 14:01:15 | PASSED | 109,138 MI | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-10 10:45:19 | FAILED | 109,087 MI | — |
| 2013-12-16 09:36:44 | PASSED | 99,650 MI | 2015-01-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-07 08:34:32 | PASSED | 75,656 MI | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-03 09:34:58 | FAILED | 75,595 MI | — |
| 2012-01-10 10:48:29 | PASSED | 69,212 MI | 2013-01-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-10 08:48:38 | FAILED | 69,212 MI | — |
| 2011-07-19 14:47:42 | PASSED | 68,151 MI | 2012-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-18 15:59:37 | FAILED | 68,151 MI | — |
| 2011-06-28 15:47:50 | FAILED | 68,135 MI | — |
| 2009-06-26 11:25:18 | PASSED | 58,708 MI | 2010-06-25 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-20 11:29:14 | FAILED | 53,550 MI | — |
| 2008-06-20 11:29:14 | PASSED | 53,550 MI | 2009-06-19 00:00:00 |
| 2007-01-12 16:26:01 | PASSED | 45,608 MI | 2008-01-11 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-05-05 10:49:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: rear disc back plates corroded
- ADVISORY: slight play in steering rack inner joints
- ADVISORY: all brake discs slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-05-05 10:49:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: slight play in steering rack inner joints
- ADVISORY: rear disc back plates corroded
- ADVISORY: all brake discs slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2014-12-15 14:01:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2014-12-10 10:45:19 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2013-01-07 08:34:32 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: battery insecure
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2013-01-03 09:34:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- USER ENTERED: battery insecure
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2012-01-10 10:48:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

**2012-01-10 08:48:38 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Emissions not tested (7.0)

**2011-07-18 15:59:37 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- PRS: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2011-06-28 15:47:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2009-06-26 11:25:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2008-06-20 11:29:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2008-06-20 11:29:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CGV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CGV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.