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KL53 KVH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 KVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,422 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 146,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 144,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 144,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 142,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 128,826 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 115,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 107,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 98,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,356 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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KL53 KVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KVH, 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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KL53 KVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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