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FE53 YKV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,125 mi
Last recorded178,125 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 178,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 178,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 172,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 172,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 147,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,925 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 115,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,679 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 76,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,260 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,727 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE FRONT NEARSIDE PADS LOW

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 YKV 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 68.8%.

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 FE53 YKV, 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 FE53 YKV registered?

FE53 YKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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