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KL03 VTC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 VTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 104,638 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Engine bay fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retaining buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

EML not shown

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. Prs (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed, grease being lost (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 101,713 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 101,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,594 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 95,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3 of 4 tyres are not marked as commercial ( Tyres on vehicle 97w = 1460kg) axle one 1550kgs axle two 1650kgs) (5.2.3 (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both lower lower sill "A" Pillar Box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Remaining switched on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,117 miles

front springs rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front springs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,258 miles

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

grease around o/s/f outer cv gaitor

Fail 15 Oct 2019 88,258 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

grease around o/s/f outer cv gaitor

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear signs of wear on edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear signs of wear on edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,802 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 72,481 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 72,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 67,292 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 62,050 miles

EML on

Pass 13 May 2013 56,043 miles

EML LIGHT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OSR TYRE 2 NAILS AS MARKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 56,043 miles

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

EML LIGHT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OSR TYRE 2 NAILS AS MARKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower 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)

n/s wiper poor

Pass 12 May 2011 44,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,285 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,548 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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KL03 VTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KL03 VTC, 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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KL03 VTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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