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FN53 KNR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

184,279 mi
Last recorded184,279 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 184,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 184,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 170,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 170,463 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring clip trapped through the top of the caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 160,578 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 160,578 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 150,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen cracked, but not in the drivers view.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,988 miles

corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipes in 3 places - recommend replace soon

front number plate damaged

possible very slight oil sweating to front shockers

windscreen chipped/cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,988 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipes in 3 places - recommend replace soon

front number plate damaged

possible very slight oil sweating to front shockers

windscreen chipped/cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,419 miles

corrosion to both front chassis out riggers

offside headlamp beam pattern weakening

rear axle front bushes starting to seperate

slight nearside steering rod play

some corrosion/wear rear discs

sweating to both front shockabsorbers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,000 miles

Front discs worn/getting thin

Front registration plate damaged

Offside front shock absorber sweating

Slight nearside front steering rack/rod play

Some corrosion to x1 rear brake pipe (front to rear section)

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front discs worn/getting thin

Front registration plate damaged

Offside front shock absorber sweating

Slight nearside front steering rack/rod play

Some corrosion to x1 rear brake pipe (front to rear section)

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,930 miles

corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 11 Apr 2014 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front and rear discs

engine light on

very slight play offside front wheel bearing - recommend inspect

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,839 miles

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

n/s parking brake sticking on slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2013 107,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,495 miles

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

air bag light stays on

centre stop light not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

centre stop light not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,018 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,440 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 47,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,980 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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FN53 KNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KNR, 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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FN53 KNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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