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PJ03 KMU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,731 mi
Last recorded218,731 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 KMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 218,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 200,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 181,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 173,867 miles

Central brake light not conneted

Front Oil leak ()

Rear slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2016 165,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 156,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 146,870 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 146,870 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 136,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 122,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,003 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 113,842 miles

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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,156 miles

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

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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PJ03 KMU 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 78.9%.

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 PJ03 KMU, 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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PJ03 KMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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