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KF53 DME

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,001 mi
Last recorded168,001 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 DME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 168,001 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver(s) seat worn

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 162,673 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge nearing 2mm of tread

oil leak

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 3 Jul 2017 162,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge nearing 2mm of tread

oil leak

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 27 Apr 2017 162,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reversing light lens is broken, has sharp edges protruding past the body of vehicle (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has slight damage but it is readible

n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play

n/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

o/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge and is nearing 2mm of tread

parking efficiency has a low reading of 17%, it may require repair or adjustment

slight oil leak under engine/gearbox

vehicle has engine under tray obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2016 157,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak under the engine.

Pass 14 May 2015 150,567 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 150,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 139,939 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 139,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 117,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,344 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 106,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 93,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,526 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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KF53 DME is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KF53 DME, 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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KF53 DME is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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