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FL53 KWK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,697 mi
Last recorded188,697 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 188,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 188,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 184,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 168,991 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 157,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 157,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,782 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 146,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 129,607 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 129,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 108,275 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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FL53 KWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL53 KWK, 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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FL53 KWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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