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A27 MPR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 124,460 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,118 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes from load valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear mounting, jacking point corroded holed just outside of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,118 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes from load valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear mounting, jacking point corroded holed just outside of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 110,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected slightly by osr indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,167 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nsf tyre bold inner

nsr tyre worn close to limit

Fail 14 Mar 2020 91,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nsf tyre bold inner

nsr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,996 miles

slight play in steering rack (both front drumsticks)

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Mar 2019 83,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack (both front drumsticks)

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,371 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,607 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,672 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,930 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,749 miles

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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A27 MPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A27 MPR, 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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A27 MPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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