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S15 VLA

2003 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Silvia75,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 152,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 149,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 148,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 147,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 145,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,952 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slghtly worn

Pass 8 May 2015 123,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,484 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

odometer has been re calbrated to read mph and mileage accordindly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 823,494 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?

Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 435
Brake pipe excessively corroded 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 183
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S15 VLA is a 2003 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 75,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S15 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S15 VLA registered?

S15 VLA is a 2003 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is S15 VLA safe to buy?

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