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KF53 YBG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 YBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point by step sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 143,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point by step sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,493 miles

front tyres worn 4-5mm left

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre worn and perished. Nearing wear bars

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,486 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn 4-5mm left

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre worn and perished. Nearing wear bars

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,148 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2020 137,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,784 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s front indicator lens missing

reversing light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,784 miles

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

high level brake light not working

o/s front indicator lens missing

reversing light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,297 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,297 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,903 miles

some play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,205 miles

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

rear brake discs poor

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,205 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs poor

Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil showing at steering rack o/s

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,048 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,887 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 62,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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