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CP04 FWU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 FWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 157,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 157,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 157,258 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 157,258 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 157,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 157,258 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 157,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 May 2022 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 May 2021 157,258 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both sun visors loose (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension corrosion

Fail 18 May 2021 157,258 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up drive shaft nut missing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both sun visors loose (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 157,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 157,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 157,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 157,258 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 157,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 137,156 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,682 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,977 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,490 miles

both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2010 114,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,945 miles

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

inner rack ball joints slightly worn both sides

Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

inner rack ball joints slightly worn both sides

Fail 5 Sep 2008 96,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake performance close to imbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,979 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake performance close to imbalance

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 84,586 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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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CP04 FWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP04 FWU, 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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CP04 FWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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