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KP53 THZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,388 mi
Last recorded140,388 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed and starting to split around tread pattern.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 140,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that goes to compensator valve. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed and starting to split around tread pattern.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY AT BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,388 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2 X FRONT (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY AT BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 140,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear backing plates corroded

advise osr tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 140,388 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear backing plates corroded

advise osr tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blades smearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,501 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge ,both front wheel bearings slightly noisy .front brake pads look low .

Fail 5 Sep 2012 123,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge ,both front wheel bearings slightly noisy .front brake pads look low .

Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,426 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 107,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,040 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

N/S/F WASHER WEAK.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,040 miles

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

N/S/F WASHER WEAK.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,072 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,858 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 THZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP53 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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