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LY52 WVT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 WVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers not parking

Fail 12 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers not parking

Pass 18 Sep 2013

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers not automaticaly parking in lower position

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers not automaticaly parking in lower position

Pass 21 Sep 2012

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Anti freez tank top missing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Wipers not stopping

Pass 24 Aug 2011 137,346 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 137,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 131,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 131,476 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 125,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 117,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal rubber grip slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 115,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,646 miles

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

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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LY52 WVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LY52 WVT, 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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LY52 WVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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