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WP52 EXT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 EXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 168,559 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 127,815 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 119,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,358 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,878 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 60,573 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,734 miles

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

hand brake travel long

o/s n/s rack end slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,190 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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WP52 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP52 EXT, 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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WP52 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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