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FV52 UTN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,200 mi
Last recorded158,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 158,200 miles

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 152,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 136,689 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

some surface corrosion front + rear brake discs but not affecting performance.

steering column rake/reach mechanism requires attention

Fail 20 May 2011 136,678 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

some surface corrosion front + rear brake discs but not affecting performance.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,370 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,362 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,121 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,535 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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FV52 UTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV52 UTN, 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 FV52 UTN registered?

FV52 UTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is FV52 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 UTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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