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BV04 GBX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 GBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,208 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,272 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 90,268 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 86,585 miles

Coil light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear light Lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Badly cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,561 miles

Central hand brake cable rusty but complete

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

n/s/ r light lens cover broken

o/s fog lens broken

Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central hand brake cable rusty but complete

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

n/s/ r light lens cover broken

o/s fog lens broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,717 miles

Nearside Rear tyre puncture repaired too close to outer sidewall, slight damage on sidewall,,,(STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside mirror slight wobble

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,274 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,821 miles

n/s seat belt stalk is damaged still works ok (dog chewed)

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s seat belt stalk is damaged still works ok (dog chewed)

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,097 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,219 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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BV04 GBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV04 GBX, 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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BV04 GBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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