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WV53 UMB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,288 mi
Last recorded213,288 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 213,288 miles

front windscreen is damaged

both sides front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking area

drivers front seat belt is slow to retract

Fail 30 Jan 2017 213,280 miles

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers front seat belt slow to retract

front windscreen is damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Jan 2016 189,330 miles

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces corroded reducing braking area

front windscreen is damaged

wear detected in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2015 169,487 miles

braking system - both sides front brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area .

Pass 15 Jan 2014 155,246 miles

strong advise - both sides front brake discs heavily corrodded on inner surfaces reducing braking area .

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 888,797 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 79,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,408 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV53 UMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV53 UMB, 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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WV53 UMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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