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KH53 PYO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

196,732 mi
Last recorded196,732 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 PYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 196,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 192,509 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 192,507 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage defective (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective head lamp lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 192,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 6 Oct 2020 192,459 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 179,201 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 179,200 miles

Brake performance not tested Cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested No water in van (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 169,023 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 169,023 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 154,392 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,005 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 122,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,611 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 106,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 99,099 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 99,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,593 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,797 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,487 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,922 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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KH53 PYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KH53 PYO, 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 PYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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