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KJ53 JVH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 JVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 161,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

secondary bonnet catch tight in operation.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 150,681 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 150,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Doesnt work much the other side either (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 145,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Oct 2021 141,952 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,903 miles

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 21 Sep 2019 133,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,963 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 121,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,338 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 98,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 92,153 miles

Offside front indicator lens broken

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear road spring is different to the offside

Fail 22 May 2013 92,153 miles

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

Offside front indicator lens broken

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear road spring is different to the offside

Pass 31 May 2012 87,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front indicator lens broken

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2012 87,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front indicator lens broken

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 78,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 105,479 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,467 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,966 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 JVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KJ53 JVH, 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 JVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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