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HJ03 KVX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 134,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside reverse lens missing

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Jun 2026 134,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse lens missing

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 134,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2024 133,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 133,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

1 x bolt missing from gearbox mount to chassis

Nearside Inner 1 x c.v. gaiter mounting bolt to gearbox loose

power steering pipe bracket to gearbox loose

Pass 8 Nov 2012 132,245 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 126,407 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 126,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 122,838 miles

both steering rack ends worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 119,197 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,354 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,012 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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HJ03 KVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ03 KVX, 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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What year was HJ03 KVX registered?

HJ03 KVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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