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FN03 VKR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,938 mi
Last recorded148,938 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 VKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 148,938 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 148,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,801 miles

bad engine oil leak

both o/s rear and n/s rear outer rim beads bent

o/s rear tyre badly perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

rear discs backing plates badly corroded and hold

suggest tracking check

Fail 12 Dec 2015 134,797 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty will not turn off (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster and bumper damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad engine oil leak

both o/s rear and n/s rear outer rim beads bent

o/s rear tyre badly perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

rear discs backing plates badly corroded and hold

suggest tracking check

Pass 19 Dec 2014 129,897 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 129,897 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 125,441 miles

O/S and N/S inner rack ends have slight play

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,441 miles

O/S and N/S inner rack ends have slight play

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 120,037 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 115,185 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 115,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,189 miles

hi-level brake light not working

lower centre windscreen damage but not affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hi-level brake light not working

lower centre windscreen damage but not affecting drivers view

rear discs poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,549 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 68,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,090 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,859 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 VKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FN03 VKR, 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 FN03 VKR registered?

FN03 VKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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