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WV53 UMH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,110 mi
Last recorded158,110 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,377 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 146,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 131,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Adjustable steering column will not fully secure in all positions.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 131,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point/Chassis Section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to sidewall exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Lip detached from boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point/Chassis Section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Adjustable steering column will not fully secure in all positions.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 102,034 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,134 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres have small cuts/splits in sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,182 miles

n/s/f indtcator lense missing

slight cuts in tyre sidewall at n/s/f

Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,182 miles

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

n/s/f indtcator lense missing

slight cuts in tyre sidewall at n/s/f

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 31,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV53 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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