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DA53 SVL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,570 mi
Last recorded183,570 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 183,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 183,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 169,299 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 159,275 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 159,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres close to limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,986 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 146,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 146,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 138,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,686 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 123,686 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,261 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,347 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 SVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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