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KR53 MPE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

206,697 mi
Last recorded206,697 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 MPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 206,697 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 206,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 194,095 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 194,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 180,147 miles

both front fogs damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 180,144 miles

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

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

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

both front fogs damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 166,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,571 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 150,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 131,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,106 miles

play in both rack arms

Fail 19 Nov 2009 114,106 miles

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

play in both rack arms

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,355 miles

oil leak

play at osf wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,350 miles

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

oil leak

play at osf wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,936 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

osf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,539 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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