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FM52 VYK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,164 mi
Last recorded159,164 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 159,164 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 150,787 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 24 Apr 2013 141,597 miles

22% rear brake imbalance

Both rear brake dust covers starting to show corrosion

Nearside rear light cluster lenes damaged

Slight damage to the vehicles windscreen outside zone A

Fail 23 Apr 2012 132,663 miles

21% rear brake imbalance

BMW alloy wheels fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lens as been damaged

vehicle as been lowered

Pass 23 Apr 2012 132,663 miles

21% rear brake imbalance

BMW alloy wheels fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lens as been damaged

vehicle as been lowered

Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Pass 12 Mar 2010 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,531 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,397 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 94,397 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,742 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 70,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FM52 VYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM52 VYK, 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 FM52 VYK registered?

FM52 VYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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