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2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
General Information
- Registration OY03CUW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested rear axle badly cracked (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed noise on engine (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,421 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Both headlamps deteriorated
23 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both headlamps deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,419 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,402 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Linkage connecting rod missing (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper blade condition has not been checked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area, within 30cm of sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above trailing from compensating valve (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area, within 30cm of sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp reverse lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage connecting rod missing (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine coolant reserviour is empty of fluid
- Bonnet release handle is insecure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel tank slightly loose front tank strap broken but tank not insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,169 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,869 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,851 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,001 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018 27 Jun 202622 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,125 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,864 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,318 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,359 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,259 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013 27 Jun 202625 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,734 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,759 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,765 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,765 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,322 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,242 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008 27 Jun 202610 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,053 MI
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OY03CUW was registered on 2003-05-30
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