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FE53 WVK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 108,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 108,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,319 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light highline showing white light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can t hear motor (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,261 miles

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

Nearside front strut top bearing collapsed

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

Offside front strut top bearing collapsed

Oil leak from front crankshaft seal

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,259 miles

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

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

Nearside front strut top bearing collapsed

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

Offside front strut top bearing collapsed

Oil leak from front crankshaft seal

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,031 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,980 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,980 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,349 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,115 miles

air bag warning lamp on

handbrake cables has light corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2009 53,111 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp on

handbrake cables has light corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,428 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 WVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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