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KL53 FLR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2020 167,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section has slight leak of gases but not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded but not excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 167,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" conventional (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" conventional (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 144,762 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,009 miles

Front Number plate starting to de-laminate

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,553 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge and poor condition

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2015 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge and poor condition

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 106,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,134 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,524 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,524 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,426 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,930 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,637 miles

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)

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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KL53 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KL53 FLR, 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 KL53 FLR registered?

KL53 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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