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2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
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- Registration FN53KLP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively backing plates also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,436 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- surface corrosion on chassis
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- surface corrosion on chassis
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,845 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- surface corrosion to chassis and sills
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe join / seal to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to o/s/r flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion to chassis and sills
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe join / seal to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 172,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,168 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- steering rack area damp, no sign of leak
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 170,596 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 169,429 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- spare wheel not fitted in carrier
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 168,440 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- spare wheel not fitted in carrier
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 167,400 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 167,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 166,945 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 162,919 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 162,919 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 153,803 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 153,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 140,838 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 5 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 140,838 MI
5 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 127,703 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 127,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,568 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 5 Jun 20269 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,015 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 109,307 MI
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FN53KLP was registered on 2003-09-30
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