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SA03 FDY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,136 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded rear sub frame corroded

steering rack has play both sides

Fail 19 Mar 2024 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded rear sub frame corroded

steering rack has play both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pavement buffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

small hole on both side jack point were grommets were benefit to presenter both sides

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pavement buffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

small hole on both side jack point were grommets were benefit to presenter both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger original drain hole corroded slightly bigger benefit to presenter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger original drain hole corroded slightly bigger benefit to presenter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slightly smokey and difficult to go through emissions

Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,973 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both slight steering rack tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lens cracked but not revealing white light

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired link rod insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,228 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rods in rack slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,307 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,712 miles

nearside and offside steering arms have freeplay at inner ball joints

Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside and offside steering arms have freeplay at inner ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,074 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,839 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

n.s.r light cluster damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop lamp inop

n.s.r light cluster damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,468 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,565 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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SA03 FDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SA03 FDY, 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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SA03 FDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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