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FC03 KUV

2003 Nissan Pickup

Green Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,002 mi
Last recorded187,002 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KUV
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 187,002 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 187,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORROSION. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 184,697 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner section of tread.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 182,043 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 179,772 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing OUTER DUST SHIELD ROTTING AWAY (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres soon required.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,419 miles

Rear tyres soon required.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 173,494 miles

Rear tyres soon required.

Offside rear brake some binding.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 173,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake some binding.

Rear tyres soon required.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 162,855 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 162,855 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 149,346 miles

front and rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner

Fail 24 Feb 2012 148,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,045 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 124,809 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 60,781 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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FC03 KUV is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Green with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 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 Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 KUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC03 KUV is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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