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HG03 VKA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,008 mi
Last recorded208,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 208,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 207,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

fuel injector seal leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2020 207,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

fuel injector seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2019 207,140 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2019 207,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge of the tread ()

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2018 204,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 204,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 201,942 miles

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

Fail 13 Mar 2017 201,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2016 198,834 miles

Heavy oil leak nearside front

Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly kinked

Fail 30 Mar 2016 198,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 x 16C (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Heavy oil leak nearside front

Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly kinked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 195,145 miles

oil leaks present

Fail 26 Mar 2015 195,142 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaks present

Pass 3 Apr 2014 189,392 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 189,388 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,133 miles

205/65 x 16C Offside rear tyre heavily worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 181,133 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

205/65 x 16C Offside rear tyre heavily worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 173,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 168,596 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

front number plate damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 158,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 138,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 138,711 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 112,878 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 112,875 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 80,812 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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HG03 VKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HG03 VKA, 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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HG03 VKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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