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SM53 RPZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,740 mi
Last recorded104,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,740 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty slightly sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front outriggers behind front wheel arches becoming corroded

brake pipes greased

mil on

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,740 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty slightly sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front outriggers behind front wheel arches becoming corroded

brake pipes greased

mil on

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,193 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,298 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,308 miles

n/s tail lamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s tail lamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,825 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 73,805 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,375 miles

Drivers seat damaged.

O/S/R tyre not marked for commercial.

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,372 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Drivers seat damaged.

O/S/R tyre not marked for commercial.

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts in tread pattern on o/s/r and n/s/f no cord exposed

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,673 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,834 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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SM53 RPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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