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DV03 KWB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,489 mi
Last recorded183,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 183,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 183,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 164,263 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 164,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 145,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 19 May 2011 145,601 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 130,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 130,838 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2009 126,785 miles

Rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit.

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack end knuckles.

Fail 19 May 2009 126,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit.

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack end knuckles.

Pass 14 May 2008 114,482 miles

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack end knuckles

Pass 18 May 2007 107,184 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 107,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 94,517 miles

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

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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DV03 KWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DV03 KWB, 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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DV03 KWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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