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FV03 HYL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,578 mi
Last recorded172,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 172,578 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 169,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 2.23 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C 1.91 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 169,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 2.23 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENS CLEANED/ POLISHED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENS CLEANED / POLISHED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C 1.91 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 159,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 195/65r16C (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 150,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 150,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 138,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 138,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission inner cv boot split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflective border above letters (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 127,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear load door upper latch insecure

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 107,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear load door upper latch insecure

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front indicator outer lense missing

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

Fail 26 May 2017 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front indicator outer lense missing

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,428 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 32,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in there tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in there tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,205 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,203 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,745 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 13,563 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall(outer)

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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FV03 HYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV03 HYL, 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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FV03 HYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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