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DG53 MKO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

176,434 mi
Last recorded176,434 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 MKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 176,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,266 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 176,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 175,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 175,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 174,955 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 174,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 171,851 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 171,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 165,464 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,321 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 113,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,358 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,358 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,917 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 92,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,530 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,686 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 57,323 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,379 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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DG53 MKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DG53 MKO, 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 DG53 MKO registered?

DG53 MKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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