MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
N/S/R tyre melted on inner edge of tread close to cords.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R tyre melted on inner edge of tread close to cords.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both ends or steering rack worn slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both ends or steering rack worn slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KU53 KFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KU53 KFX, 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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KU53 KFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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