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DY53 APK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (.D. shape) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

centre stop lamp not working

drivers seat base worn / damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2016 121,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (.D. shape) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

drivers seat base worn / damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both park brake (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,642 miles

Nearside rear tyre small cut in tread and slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Oct 2014 105,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside rear tyre small cut in tread and slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,310 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 90,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,196 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006

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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DY53 APK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY53 APK, 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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DY53 APK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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