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DY53 KHE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

199,231 mi
Last recorded199,231 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 199,231 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 199,231 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 187,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 187,313 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 184,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm also perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 184,461 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm also perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 178,458 miles

Offside Front tyre has 3mm tread

Fail 10 Nov 2016 178,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc is badly scored

Offside Front tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 170,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner rack joint

wipers slight at ends still clearing screen

Fail 5 Oct 2015 170,107 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner rack joint

wipers slight at ends still clearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 162,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre inner raised edge worn

slight service brake imbalance rear axle

Fail 28 Aug 2014 161,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 154,552 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 154,550 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 136,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,477 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 82,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,853 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 71,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 KHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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