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YB53 HKF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,927 mi
Last recorded201,927 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 HKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 201,927 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately jubilee clips used as retaining device but secure (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Front road wheels fouling brake caliper and carrier

Fail 23 Mar 2016 201,913 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately jubilee clips used as retaining device but secure (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Front road wheels fouling brake caliper and carrier

Pass 23 Jan 2015 192,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 172,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 154,609 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,526 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,899 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,811 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,803 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,228 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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YB53 HKF 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 YB53 HKF, 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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YB53 HKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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