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AK03 XWC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

275,225 mi
Last recorded275,225 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 275,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 275,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 268,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 259,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 251,922 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 251,918 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 241,357 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 241,357 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 230,276 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES POOR CONDITION

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

Fail 12 Nov 2015 230,276 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS PARKING BRAKE LEVERS APPEAR TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

Pass 13 Nov 2014 217,881 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 217,881 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting to underside

Parking brake lever on nearside rear caliper stuck over

Pass 12 Nov 2013 201,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 191,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 191,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 183,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 178,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 156,374 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 156,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,757 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AK03 XWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 XWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 XWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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