MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front indicator damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view insecure (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (box section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point(box section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front indicator damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view insecure (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front indicator lense damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box sections require attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front indicator lense damaged
Offside Rear tyre badly out of shape age cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box sections require attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front number plate cracked
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box sections(requires attention) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front indicator lense cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front number plate cracked
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box sections(requires attention) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front indicator lense cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front indicator lense cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box section to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front indicator lense cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front box section to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
front chassis outrigger corroded
some corrosion on rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine undershield insecure.
slight movment noted at nearside steering arm inner bush.
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in the steering rack
Very slight play in O/S/F wheel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Very slight play in O/S/F wheel
Nearside 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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KR53 EWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KR53 EWF, 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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KR53 EWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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