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VU53 PVE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,449 mi
Last recorded165,449 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 165,449 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 165,449 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,230 miles

Both tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Tracking

Fail 7 Jul 2010 149,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Tracking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,638 miles

Nearside front tyre on legel limit

Offside front tyre just above legel limit

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 108,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,208 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 92,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU53 PVE, 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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What year was VU53 PVE registered?

VU53 PVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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