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FA03 KLU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,106 mi
Last recorded151,106 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 151,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 116,573 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 87,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,570 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 76,714 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 1 May 2018 76,709 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,305 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,512 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 62,509 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,520 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,591 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 42,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,440 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 KLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KLU, 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 FA03 KLU registered?

FA03 KLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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