2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5L Diesel · VO53 CVU
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 140,302 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 CVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 140,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 CVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (VO53 CVU) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet whole front of engine is soaked in diesel (6.1.”.
VO53 CVU Mileage History
- 03/05/2023137,613 mi
- 19/12/2024139,205 mi+1,592 mi
- 24/12/2024139,230 mi+25 mi
- 27/11/2025140,280 mi+1,050 mi
- 01/12/2025140,302 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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