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KC52 XTL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,593 mi
Last recorded141,593 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 141,593 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step support holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 140,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,472 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component should investigate and repair (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 140,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component should investigate and repair (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 139,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 139,980 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,112 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack feed/return pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 139,112 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack feed/return pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,090 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 137,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake poor performance

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,449 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake poor performance

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,605 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,611 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight brake imbalance when brakes are released

Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,406 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,945 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 87,813 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 87,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,344 miles

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

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

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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KC52 XTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KC52 XTL, 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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KC52 XTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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