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HT52 UPB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 161,135 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper loose due to damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit surround broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed been rubbing on handbrake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working also lamp broken (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault problem with passenger pretension (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possible rack fault (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak major oil leak on engine ()

oil leak from gearbox casing

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet bent and safety lock seized (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 153,733 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r light unit damaged but not showing white light

o/s/r fog light damaged but not showing white light

Pass 21 Jan 2016 145,751 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

items removed from driver view prior to test

Fail 20 Jan 2016 145,751 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

items removed from driver view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 138,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 130,907 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,399 miles

Bonnett damaged not allowing complete clousure all the time, has to be slammed shut

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside body sill damaged

Offside rear brake disc backing plate rusty

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 122,399 miles

Bonnett damaged not allowing complete clousure all the time, has to be slammed shut

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside body sill damaged

Offside rear brake disc backing plate rusty

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,334 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low inner and outer edges of its tread.

Offside rear foglight unit cracked.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 113,334 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre low inner and outer edges of its tread.

Offside rear foglight unit cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,484 miles

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 24 Jan 2011 97,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,520 miles

Both front steering arms have slight free play in there inner ball joints.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2009 79,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Both front steering arms have slight free play in there inner ball joints.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn low outer edge of tread.

Offside front tyre worn low inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,465 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,251 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and are in poor condition.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear fog lamp lense cracked.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in offside steering control arm.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,251 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and are in poor condition.

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

Offside rear fog lamp lense cracked.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in offside steering control arm.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,338 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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HT52 UPB 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 52.2%.

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 HT52 UPB, 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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HT52 UPB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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