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TK53 SDK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,235 mi
Last recorded136,235 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK53 SDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,235 miles

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

engaen oil laek

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,492 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,974 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 110,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,549 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,960 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,755 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,634 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 63,634 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,812 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,812 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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TK53 SDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TK53 SDK, 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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TK53 SDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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