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FA03 KOX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

245,249 mi
Last recorded245,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 245,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 245,248 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 245,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens is damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 229,589 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 229,181 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator flashing with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 217,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose one of two straps missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 217,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose one of two straps missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 206,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 183,733 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 183,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

All tyres fitted to vehicle load rating incorrect for the type of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2019 176,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 164,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 147,868 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 133,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 133,672 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,022 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 113,126 miles

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

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

drivers sun visor missing

earth wire on gearbox in poor condition

engine oil slightly low

near side door mirror slightly loose

off side outer brake pad on limit

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,126 miles

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

drivers sun visor missing

earth wire on gearbox in poor condition

engine oil slightly low

near side door mirror slightly loose

off side outer brake pad on limit

Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,476 miles

offside front tyre worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn

oil level low

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,885 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

rear discs worn

slight play offside rack end

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,885 miles

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

rear discs worn

slight play offside rack end

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,176 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,231 miles

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

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

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

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

front link rods slight deterioration

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,229 miles

rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,229 miles

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

rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,034 miles

slight crack in nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight crack in offside rear light lens

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

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 KOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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