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NY52 VVB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,450 mi
Last recorded183,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 183,450 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 179,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 179,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 170,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 162,080 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 162,049 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 153,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 144,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,522 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 139,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,974 miles

exhaust system is very close to body on o/s

n/s park brake cable has slight damage

Fail 5 Aug 2008 132,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is very close to body on o/s

n/s park brake cable has slight damage

Pass 30 Jul 2007 126,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 107,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,061 miles

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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NY52 VVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 NY52 VVB, 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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NY52 VVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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