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DA53 KMF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,152 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,630 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 118,630 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 116,745 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,998 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Fail 12 Jul 2021 114,989 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,181 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks in drivers direct view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper marks (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,731 miles

Offside slight wiper marks to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,114 miles

both front and rear brake discs rusty with standing.slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,854 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,790 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,784 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 82,566 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,783 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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DA53 KMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DA53 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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