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VN52 UCW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,235 mi
Last recorded129,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 UCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,235 miles

Handbrake readings - n/s & o/s slightly low - minimum requirements only just met

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly faded / discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe - flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,717 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum limit

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front top strut mount has slight movement

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,196 miles

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

Offside front strut top mounting worn / has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside handbrake cable slightly sticky

Slight play offside front top strut mounting

Fail 18 Jan 2019 110,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside handbrake cable slightly sticky

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

Slight play offside front top strut mounting

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,388 miles

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

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

Rear brake dirtshields corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad away from backplate (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake dirtshields corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,845 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,849 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 80,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,983 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs backing plate very rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

rear discs backing plate very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,631 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in adjustable steering column

two different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,502 miles

Both rear brake disc covers are corroded & holed

Door warning light is on

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)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack

Slight seepage around power steering pump

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

Fail 8 Feb 2011 16,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear brake disc covers are corroded & holed

Door warning light is on

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)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack

Slight seepage around power steering pump

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

offside front washer partially blocked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 4,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 4,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,229 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,085 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 60,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,319 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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VN52 UCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VN52 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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