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FG03 RKK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,051 mi
Last recorded166,051 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 RKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 166,051 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 166,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 164,858 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 164,854 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Missing (1.1.17 (a))

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,411 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 148,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 148,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,631 miles

Both rear tyres wearing iner edges and perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and sidewall damage

Fail 30 Mar 2018 137,513 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing iner edges and perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished and sidewall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,583 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVERS STIFF IN OPERATION BOTH SIDES

Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,722 miles

bolt loose in gearbox

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,280 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,175 miles

O/S/R Brake backing plate corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r discs and pads wearing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r and n/s/r discs and pads wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 65,899 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 45,356 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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FG03 RKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG03 RKK, 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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FG03 RKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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