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DV53 WUE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 131,359 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 131,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on?

slight play nsf steering arm

surface corrosion on all brake disc surfaces

Pass 31 Jan 2011 119,845 miles

OIL LEAKS ON SUMP,,ADVISE STEAM CLEAN,,ENGINE COVER ON VAN,,COVERING OIL ,,NEEDS REMOVING....TO STEAM AREA..

REAR PADS 1/2 WAY WORN..

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK AREA..

PAS PUMP VERY NOISEY ON FULL LOCK...

Fail 31 Jan 2011 119,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON VAN..

AIR BAG LIGHT ON VAN..

OIL LEAKS ON SUMP,,ADVISE STEAM CLEAN,,ENGINE COVER ON VAN,,COVERING OIL ,,NEEDS REMOVING....TO STEAM AREA..

REAR PADS 1/2 WAY WORN..

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK AREA..

PAS PUMP VERY NOISEY ON FULL LOCK...

Pass 27 Jan 2010 104,230 miles

e m light on dash

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 22 Jan 2010 104,230 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight play in syeering arm s

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,137 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack ends

Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,215 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen washer top missing

Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

windscreen washer top missing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,843 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 WUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUE, 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 WUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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