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KF53 SXW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,828 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 129,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,963 miles

Oil leak

front discs are worn and corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 111,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs are worn and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,889 miles

osf tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2011 101,885 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

osf tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,570 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 90,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,339 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

suspect clutch fault

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,339 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

suspect clutch fault

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,738 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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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