MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arm mount and spring uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount and spring uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear under body corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under body central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear arm to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear arm to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arm mount and spring uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount and spring uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear under body corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre and front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
osr tyre starting to crack
rear suspension components rusted
slight buldge on nsr tyre
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre and front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
osr tyre starting to crack
rear suspension components rusted
slight buldge on nsr tyre
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear / front (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired both sides rear (3.6.A.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear / front (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Front Brake Discs corrded
Fuel tank strap corroded
NSF anti roll bar droplink has s light play
NSF inside tyre wear inside
Nearside Rear right wheel bind
Offside Front wheel bearing slight play
Trailing arm bushes perished but not split
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
parking brake cables corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
parking brake cables corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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SW53 FZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SW53 FZT, 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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SW53 FZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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