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KF53 YZH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns head lights off (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,963 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point not within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point not within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 165,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 149,597 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outriggers (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 134,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 134,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,290 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 113,065 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

nail in passangers side rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

small amount of free play in steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,065 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

nail in passangers side rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

small amount of free play in steering wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,838 miles

drivers side mirror glass cracked

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

number plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,223 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,308 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,591 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 YZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

KF53 YZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KF53 YZH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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