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FP53 NKJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all others. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake performance only just meets requirements

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all others. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

rear suspension components corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 92,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip replaced (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

rear suspension components corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,143 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Additional stop lamp, over and above the obligatory requirements not working, unsure that is is connected. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,587 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

New O/S lower ball joint boot damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt in working position.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Excess parking brake lever travel,not enough to fail.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Noise from hub

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 83,432 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Noise from hub

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,305 miles

NS front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 78,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to hose NS (1.1.11 (c))

NS front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,948 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inner (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,782 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inner (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in steering inner tie rod joints

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 4 Aug 2015 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,989 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

offside rear brake pad appears to be starting to crack

slight noise from both nearside and offside front hubs

transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,988 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

offside rear brake pad appears to be starting to crack

slight noise from both nearside and offside front hubs

transmission oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,302 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,639 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 45,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,242 miles

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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FP53 NKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FP53 NKJ, 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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FP53 NKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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