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KJ53 JLX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 171,387 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 171,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 160,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator lense missing, Still functions as intended

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,640 miles

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

small crack ns windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Sep 2014 122,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,013 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,716 miles

advise high level brake light not working

advise offside rear fog light lens damadged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,716 miles

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

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

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

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

advise high level brake light not working

advise offside rear fog light lens damadged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,155 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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KJ53 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ53 JLX, 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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KJ53 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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