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LA52 CXW

2003 Opel Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Opel Vivaro102,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 CXW
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,461 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

air bag lamp on

offside engine mounting weak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

air bag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

offside engine mounting weak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,117 miles

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

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

Vehicle body has slight accident damage to offside rear quarter but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,117 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle body has slight accident damage to offside rear quarter but no sharp edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,407 miles

Nearside mirror lense missing

Fail 7 Jan 2010 74,407 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside mirror lense missing

Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,547 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r shock dust cover broken

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,547 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,519 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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LA52 CXW is a 2003 Opel Vivaro in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 102,424 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 CXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA52 CXW is a 2003 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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