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VK03 DXL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 130,055 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 121,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding plate limit of 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 111,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly low

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,920 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,915 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Injector blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,815 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 69,815 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,857 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,857 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,063 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,639 miles

front brake discs have some corrosion to inner faces

Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have some corrosion to inner faces

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs 30 % corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Feb 2015 48,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs 30 % corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,312 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded

windscreen washers weak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,756 miles

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

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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VK03 DXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK03 DXL, 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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VK03 DXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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