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VE03 KNV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 KNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 164,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,482 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative cables broken. (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across floor (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AS BRAKE PIPE IS LEAKING AND PARK BRAKE INOPERATIVE.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,452 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wiperblades beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 135,483 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 120,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child Seat OSF

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,621 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)

engine check light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 94,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

engine check light on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,614 miles

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

both front discs worn on inside

slight play in o/s/f sterring rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,362 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 75,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,408 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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VE03 KNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE03 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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