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HV53 ZZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,874 mi
Last recorded135,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ZZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,874 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 128,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 120,594 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 120,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 111,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 101,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 88,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering arm off side front

Fail 16 May 2012 88,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering arm off side front

Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,270 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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HV53 ZZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV53 ZZU, 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 HV53 ZZU registered?

HV53 ZZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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