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148,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush sleave corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush sleave corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened uppers (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park cables or caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new lamp required (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded bottom of bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering column
Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded bottom of bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner brake pads hard to inspect
Slight play in steering column
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake fluid level getting low but ok at the time of test
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper damaged but ok at the time of test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Radiator deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake fluid level getting low but ok at the time of test
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper damaged but ok at the time of test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Radiator deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s door mirror slightly damaged.
Brake pedal rubber starting to wear
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake cable casing damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside door handle missing, although cable can be still used to operate door from inside
Slight play from both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints
Squealing noise from power steering when steering turned into lock
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal rubber starting to wear
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake cable casing damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside door handle missing, although cable can be still used to operate door from inside
Slight play from both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints
Squealing noise from power steering when steering turned into lock
Drivers interior door handle missing, but mechanism cable still working
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning lamp becoming faulty
Little/no water in engine coolant header tank
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside front CV boot seeping grease, poss split, unable to find hole
Nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear flexible brake hose twisted
Offside wiper blade starting to smear
Slight squealing noise from power steering pump
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Drivers interior door handle missing, but mechanism cable still working
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning lamp becoming faulty
Little/no water in engine coolant header tank
Nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear flexible brake hose twisted
Offside wiper blade starting to smear
Slight squealing noise from power steering pump
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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VA03 EWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 VA03 EWC, 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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VA03 EWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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