2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · EF52 DKJ
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 116,851 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF52 DKJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 116,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF52 DKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (EF52 DKJ) between June 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EF52 DKJ Mileage History
- 30/06/200618,585 mi
- 28/06/200723,480 mi+4,895 mi
- 25/06/200829,116 mi+5,636 mi
- 26/06/200829,006 mi-110 mi
- 27/06/200937,592 mi+8,586 mi
- 27/06/200937,592 mi
- 22/06/201045,688 mi+8,096 mi
- 27/06/201152,212 mi+6,524 mi
- 28/06/201152,231 mi+19 mi
- 25/06/201260,368 mi+8,137 mi
- 25/06/201260,368 mi
- 27/06/201366,178 mi+5,810 mi
- 25/06/201472,148 mi+5,970 mi
- 20/06/201577,221 mi+5,073 mi
- 29/06/201685,875 mi+8,654 mi
- 30/06/201685,878 mi+3 mi
- 27/06/201793,154 mi+7,276 mi
- 27/06/201793,154 mi
- 28/06/2018100,203 mi+7,049 mi
- 28/06/2018100,203 mi
- 21/06/2019107,330 mi+7,127 mi
- 24/06/2020111,165 mi+3,835 mi
- 25/06/2020111,169 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/2023116,570 mi+5,401 mi
- 07/08/2024116,693 mi+123 mi
- 12/09/2025116,799 mi+106 mi
- 16/09/2025116,851 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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