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FD53 CKN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 184,041 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both /wheel slight damaged /r/s/n (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both /multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen (2.7.3)

Front both sides sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed /oil leak (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 184,039 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both /wheel slight damaged /r/s/n (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both /multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen (2.7.3)

Front both sides sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed /oil leak (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 161,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 159,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2013 147,757 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 147,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 102,709 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,873 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 72,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,394 miles

Front discs worn and corroded.

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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FD53 CKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD53 CKN, 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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FD53 CKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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