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VE53 HVM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,326 mi
Last recorded199,326 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 199,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 186,954 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 172,100 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 172,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 157,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 139,424 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 139,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 126,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn and pitted .

Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn and pitted .

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,640 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 75,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,801 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,801 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Dec 2006 44,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

passenger wiper blade started to split

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 HVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE53 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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