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BT53 HKG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 143,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,505 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 135,453 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Switch faulty, does not return (1.7.4b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed Handle seizing (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle missing but cable still operative

window screen scratched

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,342 miles

personnel lift fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2015 134,329 miles

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

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

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

personnel lift fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 129,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 126,585 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 126,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear marker light is inoperative @ jib basket

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,839 miles

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

marker light fitted to rear basket is inoperative

Fail 12 Sep 2011 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

marker light fitted to rear basket is inoperative

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,084 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,082 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 108,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 108,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,076 miles

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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BT53 HKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 HKG, 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 BT53 HKG registered?

BT53 HKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is BT53 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 HKG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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