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SO52 NDX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

90,107 mi
Last recorded90,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 NDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 90,107 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH N/S AND O/S CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,787 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,364 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 87,364 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,165 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,149 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,746 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded base (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded base (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,517 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,774 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,770 miles

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

both front inner steering rack arms free play

handbrake cable from handbrake lever corroded advise to replace

nearside front washer jet restriction

Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 49,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 37,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SO52 NDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 SO52 NDX, 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 SO52 NDX registered?

SO52 NDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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