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VE03 PUV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 137,886 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 137,886 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 137,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 134,484 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

damage to nearside rear

scuff nearside front bumper

Fail 27 Sep 2012 134,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

damage to nearside rear

front brake discs worn

scuff nearside front bumper

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,515 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 127,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

engine mill lamp on

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 112,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,106 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,913 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VE03 PUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE03 PUV, 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 VE03 PUV registered?

VE03 PUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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