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SA03 SXM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,510 mi
Last recorded160,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 160,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 153,709 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,035 miles

Front play in the steering rack

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 Mar 2016 146,035 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Front play in the steering rack

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 140,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 136,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,057 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 131,053 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 125,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2012 125,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 121,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre underiflated

Fail 8 Feb 2011 121,309 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre underiflated

Pass 12 Feb 2010 118,093 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade cut

Fail 10 Feb 2010 118,093 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s wiper blade cut

Pass 4 Feb 2009 111,858 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 103,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,953 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 94,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,892 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 SXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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