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KY03 VSE

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VSE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,708 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 80,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,095 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,374 miles

corrosion to front crossmember

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,374 miles

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

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

corrosion to front crossmember

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,394 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre is cracking around inside tread

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre is cracking around inside tread

off side rear tyre is miss shaping and has a nail in the tread

rear exhaust heat shield insurcure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,367 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KY03 VSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY03 VSE, 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 KY03 VSE registered?

KY03 VSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KY03 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 VSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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