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NU53 WTY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,847 mi
Last recorded169,847 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 169,847 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 169,847 miles

nearside front ball joint dust cover damaged

play in inner arms

Pass 5 Nov 2014 169,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 169,847 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 169,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Back brake pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2012 169,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 169,741 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 169,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 169,669 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 169,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 166,375 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 155,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 143,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 130,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

NU53 WTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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