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EK53 DBO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 133,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 182,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,996 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,062 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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EK53 DBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK53 DBO, 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 EK53 DBO registered?

EK53 DBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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