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VO53CVJ
2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration VO53CVJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
19
Passes
16
Failures
54.29%
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195 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,518 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,914 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,341 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin Caused by either chuffing injector or under bonnet exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearing excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearing excessive (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearing excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearing excessive (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox earth strap broken
- surface rust in places
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear lamp damaged
- Nearside front and side of vehicle damaged
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine noisey when reved up
- Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps in poor condition and patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,039 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside 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))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTS ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,951 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,400 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,534 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,422 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,029 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
- Bonnet stay missing
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,899 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- nearside rear tyre cuts in tread
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- nearside rear tyre cuts in tread
- radiator leaking
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,447 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,342 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,879 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,450 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,412 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,229 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,471 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,675 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2007 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,675 MI
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VO53CVJ was registered on 2003-10-17
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