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KG53 EPO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,182 mi
Last recorded184,182 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 184,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 184,182 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 184,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 184,149 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no acceleration detected

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 182,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside handbrake cable poor

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

Pas belt deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle laden

Pass 30 Jun 2017 177,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 177,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 177,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre got 2 nails ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 177,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre got 2 nails ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2015 174,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 174,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 172,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 172,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 159,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,642 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 142,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,220 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 125,220 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WASHERS POOR

Pass 26 Jan 2010 112,574 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 112,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,471 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 102,471 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,972 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 88,972 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,771 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 75,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KG53 EPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KG53 EPO, 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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KG53 EPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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