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KP53 EEM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,696 mi
Last recorded185,696 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 185,696 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Side (5.3.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 180,276 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 180,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 175,053 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 175,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 171,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 161,091 miles

oil leak under engine?

rust under vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2016 161,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner CV boot split and leaking gearbox oil. This will cause gearbox failure if not replaced

Pass 27 Jan 2015 147,854 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 147,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 134,176 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 122,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,713 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,595 miles

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

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

centre stoplight inop

o/s/ wiperbade split

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,253 miles

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

play in both rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,895 miles

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 29 Sep 2010 103,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,153 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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KP53 EEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KP53 EEM, 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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KP53 EEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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