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DA53 NKM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,185 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,184 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 118,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,968 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,114 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,749 miles

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

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

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

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 NKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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