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VN53 KHV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 157,974 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 19 Aug 2025 155,062 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leaks from engine, and gear box.

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 19 Aug 2025 155,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leaks from engine, and gear box.

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,357 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points have damage to them

both front light unit lens covers are starting to mist up and deteriorate

oil leak

rear o/s lens cover has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Fail 31 Jul 2024 152,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points have damage to them

both front light unit lens covers are starting to mist up and deteriorate

oil leak

rear o/s lens cover has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,856 miles

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear o/s lens cover damaged

some damage to body panels

some damage to steering wheel

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on under floors ,chassis rails ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 4 Aug 2023 148,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear o/s lens cover damaged

some damage to body panels

some damage to steering wheel

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on under floors ,chassis rails ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,276 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension,and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 8 Aug 2022 142,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension,and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, front out riggers, and jacking points, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,488 miles

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

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

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

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 10 Aug 2020 127,488 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,308 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Aug 2018 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,582 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,001 miles

all tyre are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,199 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,199 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,470 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,470 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,724 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,783 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,324 miles

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,336 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,616 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steerin g and suspension bushes are starting to deteroirate

Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steerin g and suspension bushes are starting to deteroirate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear on edges

slight free play in front o/s and n/s rack arms

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,749 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,450 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 KHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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