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NV53 UVC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Offside Rear brake pipe been greased making inspection difficult

Fail 28 Apr 2016 126,965 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Offside Rear brake pipe been greased making inspection difficult

Offside mirror has lower glass missing

Offside rack end has slight play

foot brake only just made requirement of 50%

only one of the two washer jets working on offside

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 123,540 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,787 miles

wipoers poor

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,787 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake not very good

slight play in steering rack.

wipoers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,761 miles

Advise slight play at o/s/f balljoint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,699 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,694 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,307 miles

Advise slight play at both front track rod ends

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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NV53 UVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV53 UVC, 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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NV53 UVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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