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DE03 URC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 URC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,939 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,735 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,647 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 126,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,651 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 124,651 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,983 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine light on

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine light on

Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,486 miles

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

drivers door hinge pins worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,791 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolt under o/s front suspension arm interfearing with arm

Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,999 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolt under o/s front suspension arm interfearing with arm

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,531 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,531 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,909 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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DE03 URC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE03 URC, 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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DE03 URC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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