2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FN53 PAO
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 166,172 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2019.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 PAO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2018
- 166,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 PAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (FN53 PAO) between September 2006 and December 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”.
FN53 PAO Mileage History
- 13/09/200652,172 mi
- 30/08/200767,645 mi+15,473 mi
- 30/08/200767,645 mi
- 26/08/200879,994 mi+12,349 mi
- 17/09/200989,338 mi+9,344 mi
- 21/09/201096,527 mi+7,189 mi
- 22/09/201096,527 mi
- 12/01/2012107,049 mi+10,522 mi
- 12/01/2012107,049 mi
- 11/01/2013120,815 mi+13,766 mi
- 12/01/2013120,815 mi
- 20/01/2014134,060 mi+13,245 mi
- 21/01/2014134,067 mi+7 mi
- 03/12/2015150,385 mi+16,318 mi
- 03/12/2015150,385 mi
- 30/11/2016155,744 mi+5,359 mi
- 05/12/2016155,881 mi+137 mi
- 04/12/2017161,063 mi+5,182 mi
- 10/12/2018166,172 mi+5,109 mi
Average of roughly 9,313 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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