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AO54 FUA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

184,361 mi
Last recorded184,361 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 184,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 184,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 178,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 169,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,547 miles

Coolant leak Around radiator ()

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2021 167,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Around radiator ()

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 162,874 miles

Coolant leak slight - n/s lower corner of radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak/leaks

welding repair to o/s/f suspension tower under bonnet - unable to see if adequate

Fail 10 Feb 2020 162,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak slight - n/s lower corner of radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak/leaks

welding repair to o/s/f suspension tower under bonnet - unable to see if adequate

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,594 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 150,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 142,297 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 106,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2014 106,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,074 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,074 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2012 89,001 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,051 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,614 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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AO54 FUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO54 FUA, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO54 FUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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