2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · PE53 FDO
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 78,665 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 FDO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 78,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 FDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (PE53 FDO) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PE53 FDO Mileage History
- 06/09/200636,733 mi
- 04/09/200743,922 mi+7,189 mi
- 05/09/200743,922 mi
- 04/09/200846,455 mi+2,533 mi
- 05/09/200846,455 mi
- 03/09/200951,989 mi+5,534 mi
- 06/09/201053,892 mi+1,903 mi
- 05/09/201156,519 mi+2,627 mi
- 06/09/201156,519 mi
- 06/09/201257,755 mi+1,236 mi
- 12/09/201358,250 mi+495 mi
- 10/09/201458,644 mi+394 mi
- 11/09/201559,550 mi+906 mi
- 26/09/201661,545 mi+1,995 mi
- 28/09/201661,545 mi
- 27/09/201761,965 mi+420 mi
- 29/09/201862,225 mi+260 mi
- 28/09/201963,628 mi+1,403 mi
- 02/10/202065,034 mi+1,406 mi
- 05/10/202065,034 mi
- 04/10/202167,873 mi+2,839 mi
- 04/10/202270,122 mi+2,249 mi
- 03/10/202373,047 mi+2,925 mi
- 07/10/202476,264 mi+3,217 mi
- 11/10/202476,267 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/202578,665 mi+2,398 mi
Average of roughly 2,197 miles per year across 26 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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