2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · BT53 FKO
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 166,915 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2021.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 FKO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2020
- 166,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT53 FKO Mileage History
- 15/11/200674,681 mi
- 01/11/200730,617 mi-44,064 mi
- 19/11/2008106,448 mi+75,831 mi
- 04/11/2009111,840 mi+5,392 mi
- 04/11/2009111,840 mi
- 07/10/2010130,644 mi+18,804 mi
- 07/10/2010130,644 mi
- 06/10/2011137,383 mi+6,739 mi
- 06/10/2011137,383 mi
- 25/09/2012145,924 mi+8,541 mi
- 26/09/2012145,924 mi
- 17/09/2013150,715 mi+4,791 mi
- 01/11/2014154,885 mi+4,170 mi
- 01/11/2014154,885 mi
- 14/01/2019156,383 mi+1,498 mi
- 14/01/2019156,383 mi
- 25/04/2020166,915 mi+10,532 mi
- 25/04/2020166,915 mi
Average of roughly 6,861 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BT53 FKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (BT53 FKO) between November 2006 and April 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”.
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