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KH53 NWN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 NWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 118,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,550 miles

Slight play in both inner track rods.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,823 miles

Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main and o/s/r valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main and o/s/r valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACMENT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play TIE ROD END (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,146 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACMENT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play TIE ROD END (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,665 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,844 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,589 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,524 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,391 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,447 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KH53 NWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KH53 NWN, 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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KH53 NWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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