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AV04 BUA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,277 mi
Last recorded166,277 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,277 miles

nearside front indicator lamp in poor condition

offside front chassis out rigger/jacking point corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

side door roller defective

Fail 10 Feb 2018 166,180 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes leading to flexi hoses on brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside front indicator lamp in poor condition

offside front chassis out rigger/jacking point corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

side door roller defective

Pass 4 Feb 2017 160,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying on edge (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

side door runner & roller worn

slight play in both rack knuckles

Fail 4 Feb 2017 160,367 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying on edge (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

rear pads becoming worn

side door runner & roller worn

slight play in both rack knuckles

Pass 13 Feb 2016 155,369 miles

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

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Fail 13 Feb 2016 155,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 149,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat base cover worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,034 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

fog lamp tell tale slightly illuminated when reverse gear selected

offside seat base worn & steel work becoming exposed

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,460 miles

offside front seat base cushion worn

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 143,448 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml lamp illuminated

front brake pads becoming worn

offside front seat base cushion worn

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 138,454 miles

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

drivers seat torn on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,526 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 118,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 108,662 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,143 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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AV04 BUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV04 BUA, 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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AV04 BUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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