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DA53 KKW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,552 mi
Last recorded190,552 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 190,552 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 169,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 168,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,000 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point at inner sill/crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 164,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush casing split/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point at inner sill/crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,280 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill cross member/jacking point corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 159,280 miles

Central Brake cable damaged Brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill cross member/jacking point corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill cross member/jacking point corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 156,382 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at innner wing, join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible hose from body to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at innner wing, join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible hose axle to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 156,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 1.7 exceeded at 1.73 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside rear brake effort low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at innner wing, join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible hose from body to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at innner wing, join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible hose axle to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 150,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 150,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No discernible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excessive play (lift and drop) in strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 141,280 miles

Centre front seat removed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed from flexihose along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

Vehicle converted to campervan

Fail 26 Jan 2018 141,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake actuating lever not fully retracting (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to offside flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre front seat removed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed from flexihose along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

Vehicle converted to campervan

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,259 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,197 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Panel lined van / campervan conversion

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Panel lined van / campervan conversion

Pass 11 Jan 2014 119,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 111,309 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,330 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,959 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 89,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 87,925 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,867 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 66,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DA53 KKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA53 KKW, 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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DA53 KKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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