MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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.
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.
oil residue
under side undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
oil leaking from engine / gearbox
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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