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BC03 KMG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 146,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 146,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 145,340 miles

Handbrake cable corroded slight

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear compensator linkage corroded slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 141,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 122,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,175 miles

both front wipers splitting on end, wiper motor worn

both rear reflectors damaged

chip in screen

offside front top strut mounts has movement

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers splitting on end, wiper motor worn

both rear reflectors damaged

chip in screen

offside front top strut mounts has movement

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,985 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front top strut mount has slight play

offside rear reflecter damaged

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front top strut mount has slight play

offside rear reflecter damaged

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,401 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,327 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,307 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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BC03 KMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 KMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 KMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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