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PL03 UOB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,098 mi
Last recorded137,098 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 137,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

parkbrake only just passed at 16 %

Fail 6 Aug 2026 137,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

handbrake efficency just met requirements

Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 86,354 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,233 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 62,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,717 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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PL03 UOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL03 UOB, 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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PL03 UOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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