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VE03 KCN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 KCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside front and rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

parking brake cable rubbing lower body when applied

Fail 6 Jun 2022 138,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside front and rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

parking brake cable rubbing lower body when applied

Fail 3 May 2022 138,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable not attached. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested No rear service brake effort. (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard Rod missing. (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 124,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs corroded

front bumper insecure

nearside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,750 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 82,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,888 miles

Centre stop light inop

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,888 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light inop

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,362 miles

slight free play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 3 Mar 2008 54,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre nail in tread and cuts to tread area

Offside rear tyre cuts to tread area

Slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,577 miles

Engine underytray fitted.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,577 miles

Engine underytray fitted.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VE03 KCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 KCN, 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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VE03 KCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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