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KB03 CTY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

220,197 mi
Last recorded220,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 CTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 220,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 220,197 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 212,677 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.65.16C 104/102T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 212,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.65.16C 104/102T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 207,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge

both rear back brake heat plates corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2017 207,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge

both rear back brake heat plates corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2016 201,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 201,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 195,447 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

near side and off side front indicater lens broken

off side front fog light lens broken

wiper motor rest position faulting but wipers still work

Pass 14 Feb 2015 195,447 miles

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

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

near side and off side front indicater lens broken

off side front fog light lens broken

wiper motor rest position faulting but wipers still work

Fail 21 Feb 2014 177,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 177,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 15,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 154,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 131,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 116,247 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,108 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 116,108 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,503 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 109,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,523 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 65,523 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KB03 CTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KB03 CTY, 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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KB03 CTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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