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NU53 UPV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

142,368 mi
Last recorded142,368 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 142,368 miles

Rear brake pipes are covered in copper-slip.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,838 miles

Both front jacking points rusty

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch as pipe goes straight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inside door handle loose but still operates door catch

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,795 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points rusty

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch as pipe goes straight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inside door handle loose but still operates door catch

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 124,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,239 miles

rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Fail 23 Jul 2015 120,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,874 miles

nocking noise on suspension no plate detecting

Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nocking noise on suspension no plate detecting

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,926 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 76,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 67,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 64,215 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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NU53 UPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NU53 UPV, 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 NU53 UPV registered?

NU53 UPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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