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DA53 VHE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,817 mi
Last recorded199,817 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 199,817 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 199,817 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 197,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 188,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 174,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 174,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 169,732 miles

front brake dice worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 159,546 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

slight wear to nearside steering arm

slight wear to offside steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 151,557 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 151,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 139,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 139,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear hand brake cable poor condition

oil leaks from turbo area and n/s inner drive shaft boot

rear brake load compensator requires adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,010 miles

near side front steering rack play

no spare wheel pad17

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2006 90,100 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

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 VHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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