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KD03 HGC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,348 mi
Last recorded194,348 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 HGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 194,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 177,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 177,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball boot is pinched/trapped. (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various chips (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe insecure diff. area

rear brake effort low..park brake only just met min. requirement. new pads fitted.

wiper blades not always parking in correct position.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 156,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty difficult to engage main beam and offside indicator comes on when operated.also difficult to get of full beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides low (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball boot is pinched/trapped. (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various chips (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded vehicle appears to have been standing. (3.5.1i)

power steering pipe insecure diff. area

washer bottle offside front behind bumper insecure.

wiper blades not always parking in correct position.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 154,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 154,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 146,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 146,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 137,525 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 137,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 129,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,868 miles

2 small chips on the windscreen zone A

nail in both rear tyres

o/s front outer cv boot just starting to split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,950 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,486 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 87,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 75,170 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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KD03 HGC 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 63.2%.

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 KD03 HGC, 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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KD03 HGC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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