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EK53 HXV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,013 mi
Last recorded186,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 186,013 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 186,013 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 184,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 176,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 176,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 166,252 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight free play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 13 Nov 2015 165,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight free play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 156,770 miles

slight free play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

slight free play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,883 miles

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

nearside front inner rack joint slight free play

nearside rear shockabsorber seems weak in operation

Fail 14 Oct 2013 147,611 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front inner rack joint slight free play

nearside rear shockabsorber seems weak in operation

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,593 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 140,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 134,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 112,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,740 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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EK53 HXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK53 HXV, 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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EK53 HXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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