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AK53 TTV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,228 mi
Last recorded121,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar and fixings corroded. BORDER LINE PASS (6.1.6 (a))

Front Both sides, fog lamps not working

Fail 13 Oct 2025 121,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides, also osf top cover poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. Also, headlamp lenses cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides, No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch has metal plate over top, screwed to dash. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar and fixings corroded. BORDER LINE PASS (6.1.6 (a))

Front Both sides, fog lamps not working

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 118,301 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,673 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 117,656 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,748 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,097 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,478 miles

discs poor condition o/s/r mainly

front pads wearing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,392 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,182 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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AK53 TTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AK53 TTV, 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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AK53 TTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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