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HK53 NKW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,388 mi
Last recorded148,388 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 NKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,388 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 147,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 145,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 142,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,638 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wear to steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,751 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,985 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge , slight play in rack ,

Fail 20 Apr 2010 102,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge , slight play in rack ,

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 83,826 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

slight wear o/s/r outer wheel rim

Fail 15 Dec 2007 83,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

slight wear o/s/r outer wheel rim

Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,505 miles

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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HK53 NKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK53 NKW, 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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HK53 NKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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