# KC53CSX — VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CSX 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 KC53CSX — 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 | KC53CSX |
| 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: 2019-02-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 70.59%
- Total defects recorded: 38

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-25 10:46:35 | PASSED | 132,117 MI | 2019-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2017-02-13 12:03:27 | PASSED | 120,210 MI | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-24 10:59:48 | PASSED | 115,979 MI | 2017-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-17 16:27:23 | FAILED | 115,950 MI | — |
| 2015-02-23 11:29:03 | PASSED | 107,617 MI | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-23 08:19:09 | PASSED | 102,926 MI | 2014-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-17 12:20:10 | FAILED | 102,876 MI | — |
| 2012-10-11 12:21:43 | PASSED | 92,031 MI | 2013-10-10 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-10 17:36:56 | PASSED | 87,158 MI | 2013-01-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-10 17:36:56 | FAILED | 87,158 MI | — |
| 2011-02-12 16:09:40 | PASSED | 69,774 MI | 2012-02-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-13 12:52:48 | PASSED | 59,721 MI | 2011-02-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-13 11:42:54 | FAILED | 59,721 MI | — |
| 2009-02-14 09:45:36 | PASSED | 51,194 MI | 2010-02-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-16 15:52:31 | PASSED | 43,000 MI | 2009-02-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-16 15:52:31 | FAILED | 43,000 MI | — |
| 2007-02-02 12:11:06 | PASSED | 32,837 MI | 2008-02-01 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-01-25 10:46:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

**2016-02-17 16:27:23 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front track rod has slight play
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front track rod has slight play
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

**2015-02-23 11:29:03 (PASSED)**

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

**2013-12-23 08:19:09 (PASSED)**

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

**2013-12-17 12:20:10 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2012-10-11 12:21:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2012-01-10 17:36:56 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

**2011-02-12 16:09:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

**2010-02-13 12:52:48 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: os + ns front slight play in steering joints
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f top ball joint cover split

**2010-02-13 11:42:54 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- USER ENTERED: os + ns front slight play in steering joints
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f top ball joint cover split

**2008-02-16 15:52:31 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CSX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CSX. 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 2026-07-22.