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NV03 BYF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,163 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2021 122,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,174 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator Lens Damamged

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 118,174 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Indicator Lens Damamged

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal noise when clutch pedal is depressed

engine oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r light unit damaged

vehicle emits blue smoke but not deemed to be excessive

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal noise when clutch pedal is depressed

engine oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r light unit damaged

vehicle emits blue smoke but not deemed to be excessive

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 111,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,605 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,987 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,448 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slighty warped

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,500 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,500 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted

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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NV03 BYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV03 BYF, 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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NV03 BYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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