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LJ03 KPG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,098 mi
Last recorded42,098 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 42,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 41,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 41,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,768 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,768 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 33,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,454 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,256 miles

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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LJ03 KPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJ03 KPG, 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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LJ03 KPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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