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FN53 KMX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,268 mi
Last recorded217,268 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 KMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 217,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2013 217,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 189,950 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 189,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 164,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,212 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 18 Sep 2009 120,177 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 120,174 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 98,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,318 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,989 miles

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

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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FN53 KMX 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 61.5%.

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 FN53 KMX, 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 FN53 KMX registered?

FN53 KMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FN53 KMX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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