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DY03 CBV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,534 mi
Last recorded180,534 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 177,060 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 173,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 171,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,827 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 162,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 154,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 138,544 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 121,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,210 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,928 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazard warning light switch deteriorating

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazard warning light switch deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,611 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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DY03 CBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY03 CBV, 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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DY03 CBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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