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SM53 FFL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019
Fail 3 Jun 2019 164,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,834 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,174 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,691 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 54,033 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,265 miles

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play at nearside steering rack arm/pivot

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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SM53 FFL 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 62.5%.

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 SM53 FFL, 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 SM53 FFL registered?

SM53 FFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SM53 FFL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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