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HN53 DKJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,775 mi
Last recorded162,775 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by exhaust mount (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 162,768 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by exhaust mount (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 150,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,898 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 138,898 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,512 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear lamp glass missing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,509 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light iluminated (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear lamp glass missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 121,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,875 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,023 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs are lipped but braking effort was good and even

brake pedal rubber worn but still has anti-slip

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,830 miles

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

both front brake discs are lipped but braking effort was good and even

brake pedal rubber worn but still has anti-slip

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 76,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,360 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 52,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,853 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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HN53 DKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN53 DKJ, 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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HN53 DKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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