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VE53 EBK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,399 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,371 miles

O/S/F Tyre Deteriorated (Inside Wall)

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,371 miles

O/S/F Tyre Deteriorated (Inside Wall)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 96,313 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side front damaged , near side front gaiter insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,411 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,895 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,307 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,061 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 43,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,495 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 EBK 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 VE53 EBK, 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 EBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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