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DE53 EVT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,446 mi
Last recorded114,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,446 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play offside and nearside front wheels

slight play offside front headlight

Fail 11 May 2010 114,625 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play offside and nearside front wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,519 miles

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

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

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

ofside mirror damage still has view to rear

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,578 miles

both rear tyres partially deflated and slightly out of shape

drivers seat belt fluffing

nearside outer sill area has slight damage

offside front tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,578 miles

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

both rear tyres partially deflated and slightly out of shape

drivers seat belt fluffing

nearside outer sill area has slight damage

nearside screen washer jet requires adjustment

offside front tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,432 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DE53 EVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE53 EVT, 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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What year was DE53 EVT registered?

DE53 EVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is DE53 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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