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KF53 DNJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,857 mi
Last recorded198,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 198,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 198,852 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to pipe condition (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and a front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 188,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 180,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 180,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 169,323 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 169,323 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 158,777 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 158,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 149,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 140,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 139,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 129,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 129,785 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 119,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 108,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,413 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 98,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,022 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 DNJ 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 KF53 DNJ, 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 DNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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