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GV53 KSF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,028 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 26,025 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 25,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 23,525 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,143 miles

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

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

Front steering has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2012 19,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front steering has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,270 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 10,985 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010
Fail 3 Nov 2010

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 98,516 miles

near side front tyre inner edge badly worn

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2009 98,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre inner edge badly worn

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,964 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GV53 KSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GV53 KSF, 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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GV53 KSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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