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CP53 DGO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

188,633 mi
Last recorded188,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 188,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear and effects all other lights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 188,628 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2016 183,314 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 183,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 124,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 116,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,077 miles

Engine oil on minimum

N.S.F. Tyre circa 3.00mm tread

N.S.F. foglight broken + O.S. inop'

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Poor gear selection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 103,072 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

M.I.L. on

N.S.F. Tyre circa 3.00mm tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil on minimum

N.S.F. foglight broken + O.S. inop'

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Poor gear selection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 91,482 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2009 633,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 63,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 26,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CP53 DGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP53 DGO, 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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CP53 DGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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