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FA03 KNW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,821 mi
Last recorded177,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 177,821 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank straps incorrect type

Fail 1 Jul 2019 177,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper lever stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank straps incorrect type

Pass 21 Feb 2018 170,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

fuel tank straps modified

Fail 20 Feb 2018 170,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

fuel tank straps modified

Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,504 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sense valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Various brake pipes leaned and painted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 158,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from l.s valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

various brake pipes have been painted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 147,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 145,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 140,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,296 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,839 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,956 miles

front discs worn

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 116,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,945 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 107,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight free play on both track rod ends

Fail 25 Jul 2009 107,517 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight free play on both track rod ends

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 85,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 72,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 72,660 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 KNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 KNW, 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 KNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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