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DK03 VFZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

212,782 mi
Last recorded212,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 212,782 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 212,749 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 188,525 miles

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

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Fail 28 Sep 2016 188,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 1 Oct 2015 183,089 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 183,089 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 176,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 163,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 153,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to exhaust

damage to o/s mirror

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 19 May 2012 153,571 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to exhaust

damage to o/s mirror

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 24 May 2011 135,685 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 135,685 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 128,589 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,813 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,813 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2008 116,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 116,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DK03 VFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK03 VFZ, 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 DK03 VFZ registered?

DK03 VFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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