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DV03 SDZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,529 mi
Last recorded161,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 SDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 161,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 153,526 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 153,526 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 147,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 147,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 142,365 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 137,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 137,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 116,701 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 98,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,417 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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DV03 SDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV03 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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