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EK03 DHA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 124,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 124,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 124,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 124,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 160,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 160,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 133,116 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 133,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 109,383 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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EK03 DHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 EK03 DHA, 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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What year was EK03 DHA registered?

EK03 DHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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