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YU03 BYA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 159,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 146,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 146,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 144,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 141,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 138,158 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,158 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 133,841 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light out

Fail 17 Feb 2014 123,820 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light out

Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,939 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 94,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 65,785 miles

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

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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YU03 BYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YU03 BYA, 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 YU03 BYA registered?

YU03 BYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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