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FV53 KMG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 169,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 162,206 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 152,082 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes covered in underseal or grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Under body undersealed.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipe to Calliper flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shows up on shake plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Possibly sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes covered in underseal or grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe to Calliper flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Under body undersealed.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,430 miles

oil residue

under side undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,186 miles

Centre Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 100,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,714 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,665 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

oil leaking from engine / gearbox

Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

oil leaking from engine / gearbox

Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,339 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,339 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,141 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 45,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,908 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FV53 KMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FV53 KMG, 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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FV53 KMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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