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YO53 RKF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,007 mi
Last recorded174,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 174,007 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 174,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 174,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 165,305 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

front screen damaged at bottom

Pass 30 Mar 2016 162,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,619 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 146,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 137,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 137,878 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 136,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 136,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

air bag MIL on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,995 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2011 118,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,370 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 103,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,625 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YO53 RKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YO53 RKF, 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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YO53 RKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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