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VN53 KHO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 KHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,010 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 80,010 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint 'track rod'

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 80,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint 'track rod'

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,960 miles

Engine pre-heat warning lamps on

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

Nearside Unable to readily open side load space door

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 77,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Low (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Low (3.5 (a))

Engine pre-heat warning lamps on

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

Nearside Unable to readily open side load space door

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,208 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 74,031 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 74,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 71,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank damp

o/s/r brake disc cover u/s

p.a.s notchy ??

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,488 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r back plate cover corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2012 47,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,988 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear int light staying on

Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,815 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

wipers will not switch off using switch

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 20,268 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,604 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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VN53 KHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VN53 KHO, 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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VN53 KHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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