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DA54 JVU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

209,950 mi
Last recorded209,950 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 209,950 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 206,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 206,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 202,446 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 202,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 196,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 196,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 192,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 189,085 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 189,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 183,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 178,698 miles

Nearside Slight play in N/S track rod ( inside rack )

Fail 20 Jan 2018 178,698 miles

Nearside Slight play in N/S track rod ( inside rack )

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 172,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 165,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 165,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 159,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 153,001 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 153,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 147,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 141,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 136,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 130,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 110,963 miles

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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DA54 JVU 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 DA54 JVU, 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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DA54 JVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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