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DG53 MMA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,797 mi
Last recorded141,797 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,152 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2014 124,241 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 124,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 121,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 116,632 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 116,408 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 112,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,912 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 78,681 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,680 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 70,680 miles

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

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 MMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DG53 MMA, 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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DG53 MMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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