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CP54 AAJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,005 mi
Last recorded160,005 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 154,588 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear tow bar corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 154,583 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe blown (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear toe bar heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 151,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle Bushes Slight Perish

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 148,354 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 145,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,582 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 140,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 134,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,401 miles

Drivers seat worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine smokey when cold

hand brake cables staring to corrode

rear shock casings corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the rd

Fail 30 Mar 2016

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

brake test not tested due to vehicle unable to start

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Mar 2016 133,356 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both fuel tank straps badly corroded

engine smoke

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,091 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,878 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 93,415 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 93,415 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,611 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front 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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CP54 AAJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CP54 AAJ, 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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CP54 AAJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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