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FN03 VAH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

214,413 mi
Last recorded214,413 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 214,413 miles

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

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 16 May 2024 214,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 213,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear shock absorber corroded

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 6 May 2022 210,674 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 5 May 2021 204,352 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 7 May 2020 199,233 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 16 Apr 2019 196,741 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 15 May 2018 192,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 13 May 2017 189,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 26 Apr 2017 189,033 miles

Brake valve retaining device insecure mounting braket (3.6.A.2d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 20 Apr 2016 181,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 20 Apr 2015 166,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 150,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,061 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,456 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 53,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,160 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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FN03 VAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 VAH, 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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FN03 VAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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