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NU53 HKA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,381 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,375 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking behind injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 116,399 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,280 miles

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

near side rear tyre as damage too side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,755 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,892 miles

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

near side rear tyre as perished on side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre as perished on side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,624 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,599 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 76,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,770 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,228 miles

front discs groved

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NU53 HKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU53 HKA, 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 NU53 HKA registered?

NU53 HKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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