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FC03 VEA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,506 mi
Last recorded232,506 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 VEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 232,506 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 232,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 231,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 231,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FC03 VEA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FC03 VEA, 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 FC03 VEA registered?

FC03 VEA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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