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DA53 VHH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,822 mi
Last recorded168,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 168,822 miles

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2022 168,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake fluid low

engine covers fited

hi rise stoplight inop

oil leak

oil leak

radiator header tank low

Fail 16 Feb 2022 168,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

lower enine mounting deteriorating

oil leak

osf inner cv boot spraying grease

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,119 miles

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

lower engine mounting deteriorating

ns an dos front shocks damp

oil leak

radiator header tank low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2021 166,118 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ns (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

lower engine mounting deteriorating

ns an dos front shocks damp

oil leak

radiator header tank low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2020 159,380 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 159,380 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 159,371 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2017 159,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16c (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 158,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both isdes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 158,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both isdes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 157,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 157,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 141,376 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,053 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 126,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,146 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,124 miles

advise front and rear discs/advise o/s n/s f suspension arms

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,527 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,678 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,311 miles

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

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 VHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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