2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · VE53 AOP
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 355,628 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 355,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 AOP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2024
- 355,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 AOP 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 (VE53 AOP) between February 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2024 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VE53 AOP Mileage History
- 23/02/200778,947 mi
- 10/03/2008113,528 mi+34,581 mi
- 10/03/2008113,528 mi
- 06/03/2009137,142 mi+23,614 mi
- 30/06/200997,135 mi-40,007 mi
- 01/07/2010111,903 mi+14,768 mi
- 15/06/2011123,967 mi+12,064 mi
- 18/06/2011123,967 mi
- 28/06/2012134,897 mi+10,930 mi
- 29/06/2012134,897 mi
- 20/06/2013142,975 mi+8,078 mi
- 10/06/2014159,140 mi+16,165 mi
- 30/06/2015176,056 mi+16,916 mi
- 03/07/2015176,056 mi
- 08/06/2016196,692 mi+20,636 mi
- 03/07/2017217,826 mi+21,134 mi
- 02/07/2018259,068 mi+41,242 mi
- 03/07/2018259,070 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2019287,054 mi+27,984 mi
- 09/07/2019287,054 mi
- 13/01/2021323,903 mi+36,849 mi
- 13/01/2021323,903 mi
- 11/01/2022349,499 mi+25,596 mi
- 12/01/2022349,499 mi
- 14/04/2023355,593 mi+6,094 mi
- 17/04/2023355,594 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/2024355,628 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 15,793 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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