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FA03 KJN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,083 mi
Last recorded183,083 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 183,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 183,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 177,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 177,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative arm missing (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 177,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative LINKAGE BAR MISSING. (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed SLIDING DOOR (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front SEAT BELT WEBBING SLIGHTLY DETERIATED.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 169,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 169,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 161,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 152,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 146,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 108,911 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,109 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre side wall cut

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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FA03 KJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA03 KJN, 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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FA03 KJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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