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VX52 KHF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

185,337 mi
Last recorded185,337 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 KHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 185,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 185,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 183,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point appears weak, further inspection recommended (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point appears weak, further inspection recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 183,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 182,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 181,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 179,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 176,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 176,191 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,641 miles

Central Rear Hi level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber macpherson strut has slight leak

Fail 18 Feb 2017 169,474 miles

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

Central Rear Hi level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber macpherson strut has slight leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 162,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 147,585 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 147,585 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 112,790 miles

Both rear brake disc baack plates corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside washer jet blocked.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 112,790 miles

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

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Both rear brake disc baack plates corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 98,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 81,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,187 miles

1.front tyre low on tread and worn on edges

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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VX52 KHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VX52 KHF, 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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VX52 KHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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