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KF53 SXT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 179,721 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to read

Fail 2 Jul 2026 179,715 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 170,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 166,864 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 165,533 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 165,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 163,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,472 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,126 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 105,461 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 105,461 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,837 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 SXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXT, 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 KF53 SXT registered?

KF53 SXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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