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VN52 UCP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,895 mi
Last recorded262,895 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 UCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 262,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2018 238,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 238,033 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 225,400 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 225,395 miles

All position lamps not working Both front and both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view dont park (8.2.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 224,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 May 2016 224,933 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 223,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 223,342 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 215,981 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 192,210 miles

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 192,210 miles

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 174,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,395 miles

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

play in o/s track rod

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,371 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 157,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in o/s track rod

Pass 29 Dec 2009 148,502 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 148,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 141,912 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 141,912 miles

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 127,562 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 127,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,631 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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VN52 UCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN52 UCP, 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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VN52 UCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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