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HG53 KVB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,608 mi
Last recorded176,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished and outer side wall damaged

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 176,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished and outer side wall damaged

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 172,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 165,062 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 165,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 153,670 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 153,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 146,043 miles

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearings

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 13 Mar 2015 145,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearings

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 137,042 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing unevenly.

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 137,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 130,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded inner edges

n/s/f tyre 3mm & inner edge bald

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 4mm & inner edges bald

Fail 27 Feb 2012 122,836 miles

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

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

small split in o/s lower ball joint boot

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 27 Feb 2012 122,836 miles

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

small split in o/s lower ball joint boot

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 116,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

front discs worn

gearbox noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,095 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 107,087 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 98,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,379 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,490 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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HG53 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG53 KVB, 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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HG53 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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