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YC03 GVV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator lens missing but coloured bulb fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 137,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 129,786 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2013 129,783 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 120,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,265 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 107,866 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 101,241 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,241 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,911 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 94,286 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,149 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f + O/s/f rack ends

Pass 10 May 2006 70,761 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 70,761 miles

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

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

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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YC03 GVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YC03 GVV, 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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What year was YC03 GVV registered?

YC03 GVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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