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SK53 WMU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,371 mi
Last recorded110,371 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 WMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 110,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers worn

em light on

nearside front washer jet only 50% working

second bonnet catch siezed

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,886 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,504 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,503 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,328 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 brake discs heavily corroded advice replacment

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,780 miles

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT DUE EITHER 72 OR 90 K MILES, ADVISE RENEWAL IF NOT ALREADY DONE

both number plates starting to deteriorate, advise renewal

engine management light on

front brake pads slightly low, approx 4mm

oil leak from vehicle, advise checking further

Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT DUE EITHER 72 OR 90 K MILES, ADVISE RENEWAL IF NOT ALREADY DONE

both number plates starting to deteriorate, advise renewal

engine management light on

front brake pads slightly low, approx 4mm

nearside front tyre tread depth just above legal limit, advise renewal

noise from offside rear wheel trim ring

oil leak from vehicle, advise checking further

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,373 miles

n/s/f drop link slight play

rear n/s wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,372 miles

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

n/s/f drop link slight play

rear n/s wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,170 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,728 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,714 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,676 miles

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

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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SK53 WMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK53 WMU, 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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SK53 WMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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