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DS52 KBE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,579 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,579 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,777 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine stabilizer bar bushes split

Fail 9 Dec 2013 117,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine stabilizer bar bushes split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,835 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 113,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,007 miles

front no plate cracked

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 106,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,805 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges & cuts in tread/ o/s/r tyre worn on edges & cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 102,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 102,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 92,098 miles

front brake discs worn and slight judder

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2006 68,420 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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DS52 KBE 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 66.7%.

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 DS52 KBE, 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 DS52 KBE registered?

DS52 KBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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