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W553 KDA

2000 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,422 mi
Last recorded122,422 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv Pilot73,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 KDA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 122,422 miles

corrosion on rear wheelarches

Fail 15 Aug 2012 122,422 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on rear wheelarches

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,028 miles

slight play in steering box and ball joints

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,102 miles

washer jet poor , play in steering box & system , drivers door handle / mechanism tight , top of windscreen / rain gutter corroded , slight play / lift in o/s kingpin

Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tested as class IV due to only 8 seats

washer jet poor , play in steering box & system , drivers door handle / mechanism tight , top of windscreen / rain gutter corroded , slight play / lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,154 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

play in steering box /engine oil leaks /

Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

play in steering box /engine oil leaks /

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,663 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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W553 KDA is a 2000 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,785 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 Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W553 KDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W553 KDA registered?

W553 KDA is a 2000 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W553 KDA safe to buy?

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