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KU03 VMV

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 133,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM

EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER

HEAVY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,984 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front cross member rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sills fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,095 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/f brake disc carrodded on inner face

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,810 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front discs starting to detiorate

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,936 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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KU03 VMV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU03 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU03 VMV registered?

KU03 VMV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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