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FD03 HYY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,193 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 104,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,989 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,834 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick broken pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,620 miles

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,509 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 103,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,733 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,225 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 630,739 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,510 miles

Front Registration Plate Cracked.

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded And Pitted Also Slightly Binding During Roller Brake Test.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,510 miles

Front Registration Plate Cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded And Pitted Also Slightly Binding During Roller Brake Test.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,441 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded And Scored.

Front Registration Plate Cracked.

Screw In N/S/F Tyre Inner Sidewall.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,439 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake Disc's Corroded And Scored.

Front Registration Plate Cracked.

O/S/F Brakes Slightly Binding On.

O/S/R Brake Disc Corroded.

Screw In N/S/F Tyre Inner Sidewall.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,135 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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FD03 HYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD03 HYY, 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 FD03 HYY registered?

FD03 HYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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