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KB03 FDA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 FDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,809 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side front droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,491 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 123,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 117,321 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side front lower droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Near side rear light cluster damaged

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 117,310 miles

Position lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Off side front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side front lower droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Near side rear light cluster damaged

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,959 miles

Both front jacking points

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front knuckle joints ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 11,259 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Off side front (3.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front knuckle joints ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,331 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,455 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 70,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,596 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,591 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB03 FDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KB03 FDA, 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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KB03 FDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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