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WV53 UMO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 146,081 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 146,079 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,547 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 24 Sep 2024 145,078 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 144,043 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front (upper) Engine mounts worn, cracked or perished

General corrosion underbody/parts covered in underseal

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OSF sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear axle and other connecting components corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 144,043 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front (upper) Engine mounts worn, cracked or perished

General corrosion underbody/parts covered in underseal

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OSF sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear axle and other connecting components corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,161 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 142,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,128 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,638 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 136,639 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,707 miles

Front Inner Steering Rack Joints Slight Play

Fail 26 Sep 2016 133,642 miles

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

Front Inner Steering Rack Joints Slight Play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,875 miles

Front Inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,372 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,372 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,558 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,415 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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WV53 UMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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