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YC03 VCL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,373 mi
Last recorded130,373 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 109,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,190 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,008 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 61,007 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,984 miles

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,474 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL DUST COVER SPLIT.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,161 miles

DUST COVER SPLIT OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL.

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,749 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,614 miles

passanger seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,614 miles

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

passanger seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,393 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 16 May 2006 20,029 miles

O/S,N/S WIPER BLADES SPLITS. BRAKE DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION.

WIRE HITTING EXHAUST REFITTED.

Fail 16 May 2006 20,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S,N/S WIPER BLADES SPLITS. BRAKE DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WIRE HITTING EXHAUST REFITTED.

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 VCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC03 VCL, 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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YC03 VCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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