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BL53 FKA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 158,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 149,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 142,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 130,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,216 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 77,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,340 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,637 miles

Slight damage nearside rear tyre.

Slight damage sidewall nearside front tyre.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 39,765 miles

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

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

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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BL53 FKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL53 FKA, 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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What year was BL53 FKA registered?

BL53 FKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 FKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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