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SO03 FPY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 FPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 166,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak at radiator

slight wear in both steering rack outer joints

Pass 25 Jun 2010 139,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

possible start of rough nearside front wheel bearing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 115,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2009 114,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside front track rod

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 5 Jun 2007 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 50,758 miles

nail in tyre

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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SO03 FPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO03 FPY, 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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What year was SO03 FPY registered?

SO03 FPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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