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DV53 LVE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,798 mi
Last recorded140,798 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 140,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 140,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 139,407 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 136,330 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure fitted new blades during test (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,740 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf headlamp insecure slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,711 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 131,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,798 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs are pitted.

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,269 miles

Nearside front strut noisey at top mount when in operation

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front strut noisey at top mount when in operation

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 111,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,971 miles

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

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

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 LVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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