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P18 PDS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 PDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,198 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,736 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around gaiter , no damage found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Accessary side bar not fully secure

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,551 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,498 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 64,900 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,579 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 47,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,615 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,615 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,384 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front drag links [from steering box] (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,346 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,344 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,484 miles

front diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 63,367 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,063 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2007 34,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,754 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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P18 PDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 P18 PDS, 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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P18 PDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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