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VK03 OHH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,022 mi
Last recorded127,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,022 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,022 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,187 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

undertrays fitted not allowinng full inspection of engine and suspensin parts

Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,187 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

undertrays fitted not allowinng full inspection of engine and suspensin parts

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,401 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,400 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 100,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,558 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 14 Jan 2013 96,476 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,302 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,155 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,323 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 86,323 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 61,406 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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VK03 OHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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