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FV52 UTU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,664 mi
Last recorded135,664 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,664 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 135,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Air bag warning lamp on

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

Front number plate cracked

Spare wheel retainer mounting broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,738 miles

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 123,736 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,165 miles

KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK AREA

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,448 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 10,045 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,250 miles

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS HEAVILY SCUFFED

SLIGHT PLAY FROM STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,250 miles

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

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS HEAVILY SCUFFED

SLIGHT PLAY FROM STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,166 miles

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

Front brakes 25% put of balance

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 63,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,820 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 UTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV52 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

FV52 UTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is FV52 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 UTU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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