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DA53 KMM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

149,693 mi
Last recorded149,693 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 147,055 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 147,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,127 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,367 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 133,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 132,897 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise both front to rear brake pipes some corrosion present (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,602 miles

Electrical wiring insecure electric unit in engine bay insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at engine bay,caused by insecure air box (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise both front to rear brake pipes some corrosion present (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 124,157 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2015 124,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,041 miles

Coolant leak

both rear light lenses have slight damage

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

both rear light lenses have slight damage

front brake discs badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,418 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from nearside front top strut bearing

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,589 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from nearside front top strut bearing

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 101,391 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 96,812 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 96,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play at nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,809 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 86,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

bottom ball joint slightly worn

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 KMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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