# KC53CLO — VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT History & Vehicle Check KC53CLO is a Silver VAUXHALL MERIVA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-12-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for KC53CLO — 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 | KC53CLO | | Make | VAUXHALL | | Model | MERIVA | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1598cc | | First registered | 2003-12-16 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2021-01-22 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 23 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 60.87% - Total defects recorded: 79 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2020-01-21 13:45:22 | PASSED | 138,856 MI | 2021-01-22 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-22 13:13:16 | PASSED | 133,313 MI | 2020-01-22 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-21 11:57:25 | FAILED | 133,310 MI | — | | 2018-01-22 12:42:24 | PASSED | 127,795 MI | 2019-01-22 00:00:00 | | 2018-01-22 10:26:15 | FAILED | 127,795 MI | — | | 2017-01-23 13:50:28 | PASSED | 126,539 MI | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-23 12:00:11 | FAILED | 126,537 MI | — | | 2016-01-23 17:13:17 | PASSED | 123,101 MI | 2017-01-22 00:00:00 | | 2015-03-06 12:20:28 | PASSED | 114,480 MI | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 | | 2015-03-03 13:28:17 | FAILED | 114,480 MI | — | | 2013-12-20 12:13:26 | PASSED | 103,001 MI | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 | | 2012-12-03 14:13:16 | PASSED | 93,677 MI | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-21 14:08:42 | PASSED | 88,212 MI | 2012-11-25 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-21 10:04:56 | FAILED | 88,212 MI | — | | 2010-11-10 12:46:59 | PASSED | 82,783 MI | 2011-11-25 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-03 13:28:21 | FAILED | 82,772 MI | — | | 2009-11-26 15:02:46 | PASSED | 75,990 MI | 2010-11-25 00:00:00 | | 2009-11-26 11:33:56 | FAILED | 75,989 MI | — | | 2008-10-01 15:17:44 | PASSED | 67,691 MI | 2009-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2008-10-01 10:38:34 | FAILED | 67,690 MI | — | | 2008-09-03 11:35:57 | FAILED | 67,657 MI | — | | 2007-07-09 14:46:33 | PASSED | 56,252 MI | 2008-07-08 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-12 14:36:47 | PASSED | 55,188 MI | 2008-01-11 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2019-01-22 13:13:16 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) **2019-01-21 11:57:25 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) **2018-01-22 10:26:15 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) - FAIL: brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both raer (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b) **2017-01-23 12:00:11 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2015-03-06 12:20:28 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2015-03-03 13:28:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - FAIL: Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-12-20 12:13:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) **2011-11-21 14:08:42 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: n/s/f a/r/b drop link has play - USER ENTERED: exh down pipe blowing at flexy joint **2011-11-21 10:04:56 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: n/s/f a/r/b drop link has play - USER ENTERED: exh down pipe blowing at flexy joint **2010-11-10 12:46:59 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: o/s front wishbone (rear bush) seperating - USER ENTERED: n/s front brake disc (inner face) in poor condition - not affecting performance **2010-11-03 13:28:21 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) - USER ENTERED: o/s front wishbone (rear bush) seperating - USER ENTERED: n/s front brake disc (inner face) in poor condition - not affecting performance **2009-11-26 11:33:56 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) **2008-10-01 10:38:34 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2008-09-03 11:35:57 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CLO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CLO. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.