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GX52 KNJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,892 mi
Last recorded156,892 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 156,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,945 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,918 miles

Dip switch mainbeam some times sticks

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Dip switch mainbeam some times sticks

Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 122,565 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,061 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges secondary grooves

Fail 6 Jan 2016 118,061 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges secondary grooves

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,459 miles

Dip switch sticks

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,955 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 90,184 miles

Dip switch sticking

Fail 27 Dec 2012 90,184 miles

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

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

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

Dip switch sticking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,885 miles

Headlight dip switch has to be pulled twice to operate main beam

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,867 miles

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

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

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

Headlight dip switch has to be pulled twice to operate main beam

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,910 miles

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

Up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,172 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 70,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,437 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 63,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,257 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,254 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 39,130 miles

Advised on Offside rear fog light lens

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,130 miles

Advised on Offside rear fog light lens

Pass 28 Dec 2005 27,494 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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GX52 KNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GX52 KNJ, 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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GX52 KNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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