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DV53 RKZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,176 mi
Last recorded142,176 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 RKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 142,176 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 140,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 138,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 138,326 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/rear back plate corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,939 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 119,110 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,029 miles

air bag light on

steering lock not working

Fail 23 Jan 2012 97,029 miles

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

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

air bag light on

steering lock not working

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,609 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,388 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 RKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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