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KM53 KSU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 182,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 182,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 163,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

osr back plate corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 163,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

osr back plate corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 158,759 miles

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)

front brake disc,s worn on inner faces rear brake disc,s very pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 158,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front brake disc,s worn on inner faces rear brake disc,s very pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 144,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 144,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 133,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,239 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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KM53 KSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KM53 KSU, 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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KM53 KSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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