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RK53 OVF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,907 mi
Last recorded200,907 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 200,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 163,012 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer border line pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 133,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 125,888 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,418 miles

Offside handbrake effort a little low

Offside rear tyre inner wall has fine split around circumferance

Slight play offside rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,927 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner wall cracking !!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre low on tread and has cuts in it

osr light lens cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,552 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate discoloured

Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,283 miles

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

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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RK53 OVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RK53 OVF, 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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RK53 OVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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