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KV03 ULH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

135,356 mi
Last recorded135,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ULH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 135,356 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

diesel leak

Fail 4 Jan 2019 135,356 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

diesel leak

Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,477 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall not down to canvis

hazard switch sticking

Fail 21 Oct 2017 122,477 miles

Central Front Fuel tank insecure 2 tank straps rusted off (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall not down to canvis

hazard switch sticking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,928 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,300 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,300 miles

Centre Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front position light getting dull.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,590 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,442 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

NSF tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 6 Oct 2010 77,547 miles

Rear pads low

Slight play in NS and OS rack

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,547 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear pads low

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

Slight play in NS and OS rack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,490 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,490 miles

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

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

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,330 miles

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

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

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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KV03 ULH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 KV03 ULH, 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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KV03 ULH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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