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SA03 BYC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

166,216 mi
Last recorded166,216 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,216 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 160,600 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/r tail lamp assy damaged/cracked

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 160,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged to central (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/r tail lamp assy damaged/cracked

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,195 miles

Offside Tail lamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tail lamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,173 miles

vacunm resererve for brakes just meets minimum

Fail 15 Aug 2019 152,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

vacunm resererve for brakes just meets minimum

Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 146,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 141,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2017 141,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 136,372 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 136,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 132,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 132,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 130,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 130,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,628 miles

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

offside inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 114,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 102,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009
Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,864 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 119,863 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 96,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,950 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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SA03 BYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SA03 BYC, 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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SA03 BYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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