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HY53 VUP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,584 mi
Last recorded35,584 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 35,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2018 35,584 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,492 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,492 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,459 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outside edge

slight plat in n/side and o/side steering rack ends

Fail 12 May 2010 34,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen wipers run continuely

n/side front tyre worn on outside edge

slight play in n/side and o/side steering rack ends

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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HY53 VUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY53 VUP, 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 HY53 VUP registered?

HY53 VUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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