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WJ53 KNO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,898 mi
Last recorded164,898 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,548 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 153,548 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,748 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 98,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,495 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 52,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ53 KNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ53 KNO, 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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WJ53 KNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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