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KP52 XNT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,111 mi
Last recorded170,111 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 XNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 170,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 170,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust down enough (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 170,111 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 170,111 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure mounting defective (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 170,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 170,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 164,475 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,165 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage is missing (1.1.17 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 144,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 176,030 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 176,030 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 173,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 129,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 169,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 162,207 miles

Offside front disk corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 153,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 143,052 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 143,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 132,748 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 132,576 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 112,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KP52 XNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KP52 XNT, 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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KP52 XNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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