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DE03 FKW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 142,909 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 121,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,955 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 108,955 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,967 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant bottle insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,993 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 95,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,114 miles

front brake judder

slight play in steering rack

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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DE03 FKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE03 FKW, 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 DE03 FKW registered?

DE03 FKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DE03 FKW safe to buy?

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