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HY03 LLV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,673 mi
Last recorded125,673 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 LLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,673 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,227 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2021 122,226 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 119,009 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,672 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount and stabilizer deteriorated / weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering hose (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/ wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sign of slight corrosion -- O/S/F outrigger

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Top engine cover loose

Wipers smearing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.17 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount and stabilizer deteriorated / weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering hose (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/ wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sign of slight corrosion -- O/S/F outrigger

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Top engine cover loose

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,433 miles

High level brake lamp not working

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage , with nail in tread.

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/R reflector damaged

Oil Leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,429 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

High level brake lamp not working

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage , with nail in tread.

Oil Leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,833 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Play in steering rack

Stone-chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Play in steering rack

Stone-chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,202 miles

Slight Play in N/S/F track-rod end

Items removed from drivers view

Oil Leaks

Power steering feed pipes damp

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,157 miles

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

engine covers fitted limited viw

osf tyre side wall damaged/nsf tyre perishing

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

engine covers fitted limited viw

osf tyre side wall damaged/nsf tyre perishing

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/front tyre slight perishing.

o/s/front tyre wall slight damage.

slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 78,550 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S/R Refelector Damaged

Sign Of Gearbox Oil Leaks

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Slight Wall Damage N/S/R Tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2013 78,550 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S/R Refelector Damaged

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

Sign Of Gearbox Oil Leaks

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Slight Wall Damage N/S/R Tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,762 miles

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

front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

signs of fluid on gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,880 miles

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

engine management light on

play in n/s track rod end - recommend replacement

play in steering rack

rear foot brake efficiency seems low

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,985 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre perishing/slight wall damage

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight engine oil leaks

slight knock in steering

Fail 17 Apr 2010 56,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre perishing/slight wall damage

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight engine oil leaks

slight knock in steering

Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level slightly low

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pads seem low

slight play/knock in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,543 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pads seem low

slight play/knock in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,796 miles

Spare tyre defective

centre stop lamp not working

full engine under tray fitted,limited view of components

nail in osf tyre ,inner tyre wall damaged/recommend replacement

washer aim poor/ns

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,967 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Brake Discs Seem Badly Worn--Recomend Attention

Full Under Engine Tray Fitted---Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

Slight Damage N/S/R Tyre Outer Wall

Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,967 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Brake Discs Seem Badly Worn--Recomend Attention

Full Under Engine Tray Fitted---Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight Damage N/S/R Tyre Outer Wall

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,600 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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HY03 LLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HY03 LLV, 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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HY03 LLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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