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NV53 UVW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,129 mi
Last recorded136,129 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 136,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,126 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 136,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 97,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,100 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front disc's pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,100 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 151,167 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 130,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,831 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 120,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2007 91,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 91,002 miles

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

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

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

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 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 NV53 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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