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KG53 EZL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,377 mi
Last recorded247,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 247,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 247,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 240,089 miles

Air bag warning light doesn't illuminate

Engine management light on

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack Ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle overheating

Fail 2 Jun 2016 240,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack Ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle doesnt switch off when key removed

Vehicle overheating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 228,392 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S top mirror broken

PAS heavy at idle

Wipers don't park correctly

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 228,385 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S top mirror broken

PAS heavy at idle

Wipers don't park correctly

Pass 7 Apr 2014 219,899 miles

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

High level stop light in-op

N/S/f brake flexi insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 219,879 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

High level stop light in-op

N/S/f brake flexi insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 211,818 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriated

slight chip on windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 211,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 202,448 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 202,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 196,503 miles

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

O/S mirror cracked but not reducing visibility to the rear

Fail 23 Mar 2011 196,475 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/S mirror cracked but not reducing visibility to the rear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 191,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 185,442 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 185,393 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 159,263 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill area damaged

under vehicle engine undercover not fitted correctly and hanging down

Fail 14 Mar 2008 159,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill area damaged

under vehicle engine undercover not fitted correctly and hanging down

Pass 3 Nov 2006 120,462 miles

temporary sealable type of fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2006 120,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside rack ends have slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2006 120,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 EZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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