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MT53 GKZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2012 87,920 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,541 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,334 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,235 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads wearing very low ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT )

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing very low ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT )

Pass 1 May 2007 33,425 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 1 May 2007 33,425 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT53 GKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT53 GKZ, 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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What year was MT53 GKZ registered?

MT53 GKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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