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DE53 OUP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,419 mi
Last recorded159,419 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,419 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2014 157,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 149,843 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 149,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre on wearbars

Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,656 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

slight play steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2012 136,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 129,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 119,043 miles

Comment Air/Bag light ON.

Comment front Reg plate split.

Comment slight oil leak from near side front strut.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 119,043 miles

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

Comment Air/Bag light ON.

Comment front Reg plate split.

Comment slight oil leak from near side front strut.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 112,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre tracked out on outer tread surface

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Oct 2007 104,110 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 92,999 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

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 OUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE53 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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