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NV53 FBY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,179 mi
Last recorded198,179 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 FBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 198,179 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 198,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 187,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 187,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 177,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 177,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 173,114 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 156,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2010 156,519 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2009 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 140,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 121,747 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 121,746 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 85,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NV53 FBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV53 FBY, 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 NV53 FBY registered?

NV53 FBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NV53 FBY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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