MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
center brake light not working
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
center brake light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Past emissions test but engine is a bit smokey
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
center brake light not working
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Past emissions test but engine is a bit smokey
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
center brake light not working
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
damage/wear to edge of drivers seat
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
damage/wear to edge of drivers seat
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all discs worn/pitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all discs worn/pitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s mirror cracked
slight play in steering rack ends
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine managment lamp illuminated
n/s washer jet inoprative
o/s door mirror slightly damaged
o/s/front tyre on legal limit
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both side front steering rack slight play
oil leak from engine pad17
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 NVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SM53 NVZ, 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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SM53 NVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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