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DE53 YYK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,355 mi
Last recorded162,355 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 162,355 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16/c (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16/c (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 133,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

slight wear both side rack ends

Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,826 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

slight wear both side rack ends

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,078 miles

Both nearside front and rear tyres starting to wear low at 3MM

Engine oil leaks

Nearside rear coil spring rusty

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (215/65R16C)

Play in steering rack arms

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,078 miles

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

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

Both nearside front and rear tyres starting to wear low at 3MM

Engine oil leaks

Nearside rear coil spring rusty

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (215/65R16C)

Play in steering rack arms

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 116,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,114 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE SLIGHT WEAR IN STERRING RACK

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 101,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,734 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,789 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STERRING RACK

Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STERRING RACK

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,095 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,551 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 YYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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