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YE03 MKV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,468 mi
Last recorded187,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 MKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 187,468 miles

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

Offside Front out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 183,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper mapherson strut mounting worn

Offside Front Upper mapherson strut mounting worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 183,949 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut mounting worn

Offside Front Upper mcpherson strut mounting worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 183,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 183,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel tank insecure tank retaining strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 178,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 173,375 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 173,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,262 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 165,261 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 152,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 146,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 146,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 138,241 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 132,599 miles

Oil leak

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Fail 11 Apr 2008 132,599 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,549 miles

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,570 miles

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

oil leak

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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YE03 MKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YE03 MKV, 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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YE03 MKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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