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DV53 KHL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 109,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under the vehicle underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2026 109,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under the vehicle underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going middle along floor and Nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,488 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 100,622 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,904 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,046 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

slight play in Nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

slight play in Nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,050 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 81,310 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,797 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 73,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,407 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,407 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2007 55,421 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,509 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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DV53 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DV53 KHL, 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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DV53 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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