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KU03 XAC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,365 mi
Last recorded213,365 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 213,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 193,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

airbag light on

rear backplates corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 193,340 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

airbag light on

rear backplates corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 175,412 miles

air bag light on

front reg plate water marked

Fail 21 Apr 2011 175,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

front reg plate water marked

off side front disc slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 150,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 136,949 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 136,949 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 113,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,839 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 87,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KU03 XAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU03 XAC, 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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KU03 XAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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