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VU53 PNE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,612 mi
Last recorded152,612 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 PNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 152,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer jacking points corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers light smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 127,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front jack points corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 127,126 miles

Central Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front jack points corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,767 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s front jacking points corroded nut not structural

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs light pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both front inner rack ends ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays are fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,097 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,066 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,278 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 76,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,207 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,104 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,364 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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VU53 PNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU53 PNE, 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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VU53 PNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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