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DE53 KUV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 126,732 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 126,723 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,206 miles

Front steering rach inner joints slight play

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 125,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rach inner joints slight play

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,277 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 118,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement and frayed cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,547 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 110,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,170 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,930 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 73,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,100 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,276 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,790 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight fault to hazzard warning lamp switch

Fail 5 Oct 2012 43,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight fault to hazzard warning lamp switch

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,178 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,658 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,537 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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DE53 KUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DE53 KUV, 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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DE53 KUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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