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KR52 LYJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,704 mi
Last recorded167,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 167,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 167,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 162,665 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 162,645 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 155,507 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 155,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Towbar retaining device insecure two bolts missing and one snapped off (6.6.3a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 146,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,729 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,729 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air box insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,879 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

HAZZARD WARNING LIGHT

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERTIVE

OSF SUNVISOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN WASHER AIMS

Fail 28 Jul 2012 117,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 114,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 113,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake Discs

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 104,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,972 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 82,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,563 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 57,042 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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KR52 LYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR52 LYJ, 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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KR52 LYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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