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YH53 UWV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,235 mi
Last recorded140,235 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 140,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 140,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,955 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 129,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 128,618 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 128,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,617 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 123,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 117,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,691 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 109,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,652 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine eml on

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,747 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 73,747 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight movement in hand brake lever

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,691 miles

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

offside inner cv gaitor leaking slightly

slight movement in near & offside steering rack

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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YH53 UWV 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 52.9%.

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 YH53 UWV, 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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YH53 UWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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