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KN53 GZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,850 mi
Last recorded134,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 134,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking pionts holed and rusted

Pass 9 May 2017 113,951 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front jacking points corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 105,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel pipes to caliper flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 105,051 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel pipes to caliper flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 98,028 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 97,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 90,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Various brake pipes starting to become corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Various brake pipes starting to become corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 84,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,738 miles

DAMAGED TO OFF SIDE REAR OF VAN

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,542 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,786 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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KN53 GZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN53 GZU, 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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KN53 GZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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