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OY53CBU
2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
General Information
- Registration OY53CBU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 26 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 224,553 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S O/S (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 224,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S O/S (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 224,318 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- oil leak
- handbrake cables in poor condition
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 224,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- oil leak
- handbrake cables in poor condition
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 220,411 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- vehicle has been stood
- oil leak
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
17 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 220,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- vehicle has been stood
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 213,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019 29 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 204,571 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017 29 Jun 20263 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 197,630 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 29 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 180,912 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 180,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 167,559 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 167,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 148,504 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 148,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,314 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
24 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 136,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 129,212 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 29 Jun 202618 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 129,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 115,315 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 29 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 115,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 95,304 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 29 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 95,304 MI
29 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY53CBU was registered on 2003-12-18
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