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EU03 VSZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 136,029 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 110,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,327 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END SLIGHT TWISTING / ADVISE TO REPLACE

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Fail 26 Sep 2009 96,203 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END SLIGHT TWISTING / ADVISE TO REPLACE

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,749 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

near side steering rack arm inner joint worn slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2008 85,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wearin near side steering arm, inner joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 73,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 54,893 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,949 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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EU03 VSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU03 VSZ, 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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What year was EU03 VSZ registered?

EU03 VSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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