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HS03 KAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 127,471 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish and worn

o/s/r tyre tread just starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2016 127,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads very low

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish and worn

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread just starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2014 117,944 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 117,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,636 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 112,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

o/s front brake disc starting to corrode.

slight movement of both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 108,675 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

o/s front brake disc starting to corrode.

slight movement of both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

slight smearing of o/s wiperblade.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,702 miles

front disc/s poor condition

rear disc/s poor condition

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 21 Jul 2011 105,702 miles

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

front disc/s poor condition

rear disc/s poor condition

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,813 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 102,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,165 miles

bonnet stay insecure

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

front tyres low and side walls perished

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,165 miles

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

bonnet stay insecure

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

front tyres low and side walls perished

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2008 93,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

slight oil leak engine

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 93,645 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

slight oil leak engine

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Slight play in offside steering input shaft

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,103 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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HS03 KAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HS03 KAU, 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 HS03 KAU registered?

HS03 KAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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