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KY03 VSN

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VSN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,374 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

slight deterioration to offside wiper blade

wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs and pads

Fail 11 Oct 2018 97,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

slight deterioration to offside wiper blade

wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs and pads

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

deterioration to front wiper blades

wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs and pads

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

some wear to front brake discs and pads

wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,106 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,106 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,058 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,084 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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,674 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens temp repair

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,562 miles

fluid around steering rack area

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 VSN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY03 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

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