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KH53 NXY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,889 mi
Last recorded59,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,889 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,500 miles

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

Nearside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 56,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,681 miles

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

Nearside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front upper strut top mounting/bearing has slight movement

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 54,993 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,989 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,946 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,443 miles

Front and rear brake discs and pads worn

O/s/f strut top bearing worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,680 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Offside engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,676 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,689 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 23,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 16 Jul 2008 21,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 NXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KH53 NXY, 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 KH53 NXY registered?

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

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