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KR53 KOW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 120,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 120,378 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 102,071 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 102,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 92,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2010 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,446 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 78,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,460 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,459 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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KR53 KOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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