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SM53 NUW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,193 mi
Last recorded145,193 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,193 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 145,178 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 125,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,791 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,960 miles

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

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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SM53 NUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM53 NUW, 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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What year was SM53 NUW registered?

SM53 NUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is SM53 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 NUW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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