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KC52 XTT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

195,048 mi
Last recorded195,048 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 195,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 193,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 191,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 186,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 183,874 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 183,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 178,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 174,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 169,791 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 169,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 164,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 164,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 157,615 miles

Airbag Light On

Fail 29 Apr 2014 157,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Airbag Light On

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 148,312 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 148,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 140,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 130,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 130,728 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 117,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 117,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,198 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 108,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,064 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,600 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KC52 XTT, 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 KC52 XTT registered?

KC52 XTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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