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KL53 NVV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,601 mi
Last recorded270,601 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 270,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 263,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 263,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 246,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 246,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 204,380 miles

slight play in steering rack inner tierod joints

Fail 28 Oct 2010 204,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner tierod joints

Pass 20 Oct 2009 159,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,554 miles

Both front wheel rims slightly dammaged

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall skuffed

N/S/R lamp unit broken - taped up

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall skuffed

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

PAS belt perished

Rear lower engine mountain split

Slight engine oil leak

Slight free play in steering rack

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2007 106,072 miles

one N/S screen wash jet inop

repair to spare wheel carrier

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to N/S/R lamp unit

Nail in offside front tyre

slight freeplay in steering rack joints (O/S & N/S)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 106,072 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to N/S/R lamp unit

one N/S screen wash jet inop

repair to spare wheel carrier

slight freeplay in steering rack joints (O/S & N/S)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,589 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 NVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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