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SW53BDF
2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration SW53BDF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 08 Dec 2023
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,181 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,800 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,685 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,904 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,372 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,918 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Centre Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,099 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,841 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,683 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,392 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,910 MI
11 Jun 202614 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,910 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,372 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,494 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,846 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2007 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 43,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW53BDF was registered on 2003-11-27
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