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DV53 WTT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,157 mi
Last recorded163,157 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,157 miles

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

Headlamp Switch Sticking

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 163,157 miles

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

Headlamp Switch Sticking

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,539 miles

rear brake pipes are heavily under sealed

slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,503 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs are very rusty

Under trays and engine covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,964 miles

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

nearside front +rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,185 miles

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2010 104,807 miles

Offside front bottom ball joint slight play

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,641 miles

play in steering arms

strong advise front brake pads are low

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,875 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to marker bars

Rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2007 65,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,642 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 WTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WTT, 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 WTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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