# KC53CLJ — VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CLJ is a Blue VAUXHALL MERIVA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-12-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CLJ — 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 | KC53CLJ |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | MERIVA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-06-11 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 68.42%
- Total defects recorded: 33

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 14:26:47 | PASSED | 106,521 MI | 2019-06-11 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-16 12:27:46 | PASSED | 101,446 MI | 2018-08-21 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-16 09:04:22 | FAILED | 101,442 MI | — |
| 2016-08-22 13:28:53 | PASSED | 94,470 MI | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-04 15:24:46 | PASSED | 86,591 MI | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-23 10:22:37 | FAILED | 86,585 MI | — |
| 2014-11-13 12:31:40 | PASSED | 82,433 MI | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-19 11:02:32 | PASSED | 75,222 MI | 2014-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-07 12:12:09 | FAILED | 74,969 MI | — |
| 2012-12-12 15:12:50 | PASSED | 67,354 MI | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-12 13:37:24 | FAILED | 67,354 MI | — |
| 2011-12-21 17:34:06 | PASSED | 58,866 MI | 2012-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-21 15:53:50 | FAILED | 58,866 MI | — |
| 2010-12-14 09:19:35 | PASSED | 53,823 MI | 2011-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-11 09:29:32 | PASSED | 49,231 MI | 2010-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-12 12:48:42 | PASSED | 41,911 MI | 2009-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-12 09:53:08 | FAILED | 41,911 MI | — |
| 2007-12-04 17:22:09 | PASSED | 30,965 MI | 2008-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-27 17:13:43 | PASSED | 22,285 MI | 2007-12-16 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-06-12 14:26:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2017-08-16 09:04:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

**2016-08-22 13:28:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2015-08-04 15:24:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2015-07-23 10:22:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2014-11-13 12:31:40 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2013-11-19 11:02:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2013-11-07 12:12:09 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2012-12-12 13:37:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2011-12-21 15:53:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2010-12-14 09:19:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre wearing on edge

**2008-12-12 09:53:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2006-11-27 17:13:43 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front wiper blades smearing slightly

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CLJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CLJ. 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.