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FN53 KPA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,152 mi
Last recorded174,152 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 174,152 miles

High level center brake light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has numerous cuts in the tread

Offside Front Has two cuts in the tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare wheel retaining bolt missing but still secure

Fail 14 Feb 2017 174,151 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

High level center brake light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has numerous cuts in the tread

Offside Front Has two cuts in the tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare wheel retaining bolt missing but still secure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 164,173 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Rear pad wear uneven

Fail 20 Jan 2016 164,173 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Rear pad wear uneven

Fail 30 Dec 2015 163,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear break pads uneven wear ,n/s low

van loaded at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 153,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 149,060 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 149,035 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 137,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 137,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,411 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 120,934 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 120,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 104,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 83,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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