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NK03 FSS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 177,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 176,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 173,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 165,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stoplight not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 155,993 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stoplight not working

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,993 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 155,993 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint both front bottom (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Oil leak

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 147,862 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 147,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 86,231 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 86,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 70,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,993 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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NK03 FSS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK03 FSS, 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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NK03 FSS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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