MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
oil leak
play in n/s/f wheel bearings
wiper blades smearing screen
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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