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FN53 PKK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 PKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 153,993 miles

front and rear number plates slight damage

Fail 19 Jan 2019 153,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front and rear number plates slight damage

Pass 6 Jan 2018 148,802 miles

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Fail 4 Jan 2018 148,796 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,404 miles

chips in screen

Fail 5 Oct 2016 138,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,242 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 130,204 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 130,137 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured welds broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2x (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,880 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,585 miles

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

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

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 PKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN53 PKK, 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 PKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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