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FA03 KUT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

112,654 mi
Last recorded112,654 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 112,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,993 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 111,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,492 miles

seat belt frayed

Fail 24 Nov 2023 110,492 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

seat belt frayed

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,315 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,311 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 101,195 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,931 miles

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

Central General under body corrosion

Central Rear Rear doors only open from the inside. Access still available through the side door.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS light has been tampered with so the light is not visible. Passenger bench seat wiring loom disconnected/ cut. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,931 miles

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

Offside Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog operates with the reverse light switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central General under body corrosion

Central Rear Rear doors only open from the inside. Access still available through the side door.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS light has been tampered with so the light is not visible. Passenger bench seat wiring loom disconnected/ cut. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 196,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 188,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 188,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 178,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 167,822 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 167,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 155,475 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 155,209 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,231 miles

minor amount of play evident in the inner steering rack joints

Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,231 miles

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

minor amount of play evident in the inner steering rack joints

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,246 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine/transmission electronics warning lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing

oil leak

slight play evident in steering rack

slight play evident rear wheel bearings

slight radial runout evident nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,246 miles

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine/transmission electronics warning lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing

oil leak

slight play evident in steering rack

slight play evident rear wheel bearings

slight radial runout evident nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,018 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 1,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,161 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 61,987 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 61,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,162 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 KUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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