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KD53 EFW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 EFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 99,736 miles

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 99,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front and offside front steering arm has slight play in it

nearside front and offside front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

offside front tyre has deep cut on the outer wall not showing cordes

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front and offside front steering arm has slight play in it

nearside front and offside front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

offside front tyre has deep cut on the outer wall not showing cordes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 88,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre brake light not working

nearside front and offside front streeing arms have slight play in them

Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,044 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside front and offside front streeing arms have slight play in them

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,425 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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KD53 EFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD53 EFW, 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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KD53 EFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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