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SA03 SXZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

230,034 mi
Last recorded230,034 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 230,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 198,168 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 198,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 183,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 183,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,103 miles

advise slight warp on offside vfront brake

Fail 1 Jun 2015 155,103 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise slight warp on offside vfront brake

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2013 136,868 miles

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

o/s rear road spring seems to be incorect size but doesnt efect the van at all

Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 109,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,129 miles

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

hand brake just meets the limit

Pass 1 May 2009 86,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 86,722 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine stop warning lights staying on.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Slight Play N/S & O/S Steering Rack

Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre depth 2mm

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 SXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA03 SXZ, 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 SXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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