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VE53 WVU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,509 mi
Last recorded201,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 201,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses showing deterioration

n/s and o/s front inner steering rack tie bar ends showing wear

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

under shield

Fail 5 Feb 2022 201,507 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

headlamp lenses showing deterioration

n/s and o/s front inner steering rack tie bar ends showing wear

o/s/r handbrake cable showing corrosion

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 6 Feb 2021 192,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end slight play

o/s/r handbrake cable showing corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

under shield

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 7 Feb 2020 187,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

o/s/r handbrake cable showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 15 Jan 2019 175,891 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 155,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 155,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,696 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKEDISCS CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,615 miles

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

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

strongly advise front discs be changed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 27,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,104 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 17,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,254 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 WVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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