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GL52 YVC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,842 mi
Last recorded136,842 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,458 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions too low to record

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 130,143 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements rear position lamps not coming on or staying on when other functions on switch used (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,366 miles

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

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

STOP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure FOULING NSR INNER TYREWALL (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

STOP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

both front tyres very worn inner and outer treads 2254518

drivers seat belt has slight damage

number plates number spacing dubious

offside front top shock mount slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear reg plates

rear top brake light

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear reg plates

rear top brake light

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,512 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2014 92,512 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2013 81,818 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,808 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,860 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2008 46,860 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,544 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,311 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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GL52 YVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL52 YVC, 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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GL52 YVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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