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VE53 AKV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various amounts of corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2017 170,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked, not showing white light

Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,221 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,915 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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VE53 AKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE53 AKV, 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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VE53 AKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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