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VK53 LVH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,086 mi
Last recorded197,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 LVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 197,086 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Slide (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washers inoperative suspect frozen

Pass 18 Nov 2021 190,839 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 187,995 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 183,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 183,176 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 173,429 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2016 143,790 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,790 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 117,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,265 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,598 miles

osf tyre 3mm ,nsf 2mm,nsr 3mm

play os steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight damage to offside front sill

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,228 miles

slight damage to offside front sill

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2008 65,714 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,714 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,033 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Slight mis-shape to OSR tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2006 45,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,461 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance

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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VK53 LVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 LVH, 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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VK53 LVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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