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FA03 KKL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,945 mi
Last recorded154,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 144,055 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 141,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 141,781 miles

Brake valve leaking Missing (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 141,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake arm missing (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers foot well chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 141,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

engine torque reaction bar worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,669 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 110,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,210 miles

corrosion present on front coil springs

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/r lower fog light clear lense missing and damaged o/s/r bumper end

slight movement in steering column

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 29 Jan 2015 89,210 miles

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

corrosion present on front coil springs

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/r lower fog light clear lense missing and damaged o/s/r bumper end

slight movement in steering column

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,881 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,881 miles

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,303 miles

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 KKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKL, 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 KKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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