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KU53 VUW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,626 mi
Last recorded183,626 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 VUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 183,626 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 183,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wear low.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 166,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 166,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

electric fault light on

oil warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 147,767 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 147,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 147,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 136,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 129,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 118,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 95,523 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside seat belt strap slight damage

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,523 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside seat belt strap slight damage

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,473 miles

water inside nearside front indicator unit

Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

water inside nearside front indicator unit

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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KU53 VUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUW, 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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What year was KU53 VUW registered?

KU53 VUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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