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YF03 KLP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 KLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,715 miles

Nearside Front CORROSION TO BOX SECTION JUST OUTSIDE OF SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. 205/65/16c 107/105r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front BOX SECTION CORRODED JUST OUTSIDE OF SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD WORN THROUGH TO SECONDARY RUBBER ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front BOX SECTION CORRODED TO EXESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 134,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" Bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front BOX SECTION CORRODED TO EXESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,731 miles

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

Spare wheel not present in carrier at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2023 131,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare wheel not present in carrier at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2022 131,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2021 125,915 miles

Both headlamp beam images very poor(lenses good)

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65CR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Significant corrosion(hole)in O/S/F jacking point

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge - Inner edge "stepped" severely

Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Tested to 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Both beam images VERY poor(NOT lenses)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured + water in lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread(205/65CR16) (5.2.3 (e))

Severe corrosion(holed)to O/S/F jacking point(outrigger)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges - Inner edge "stepped"

Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,235 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam images very poor(NOT lenses)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 113,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *** SIGNIFICANT *** (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside dipped beam image very poor(bulb?)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare wheel not present at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,710 miles

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - SIGNIFICANT (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,678 miles

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

Driver's wiper poor

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - SIGNIFICANT (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,289 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 101,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,368 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 87,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,729 miles

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

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,729 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 76,995 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,386 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,175 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,175 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored & worn

nearside rear panel damage

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,366 miles

engine oil close to minimum

spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,039 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,039 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,179 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 18,168 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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YF03 KLP 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 55.9%.

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 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 YF03 KLP, 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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YF03 KLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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