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FE53 WKU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,194 mi
Last recorded182,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 WKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 182,194 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp badly damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2017 182,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reverse lamp badly damaged

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

rear parking brake performance only just met requirement

Pass 24 Jan 2017 174,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Oil leak engine/gearbox oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Jan 2017 174,943 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working when switched on by hazard switch (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Oil leak engine/gearbox oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Jan 2016 169,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 169,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 160,597 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s headlight lens

damage to n/s/r light cluster

o/s/r brake backing plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2015 160,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s headlight lens

damage to n/s/r light cluster

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake backing plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2014 149,846 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2013 137,722 miles

frontr discs worn inner pads low

hazard warning switch poor condition

n/s headlamp cracked

rear discs rusty pads wearing down

slight play o/s/f drop link

Fail 12 Jan 2013 137,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

frontr discs worn inner pads low

hazard warning switch poor condition

n/s headlamp cracked

rear discs rusty pads wearing down

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

rear discs in rusty condition

slight play in steering rack

some wear to front discs

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,053 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 18 Nov 2010 116,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 24 Nov 2009 105,511 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,290 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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FE53 WKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE53 WKU, 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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FE53 WKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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