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DF53 JKV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,325 mi
Last recorded170,325 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 170,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 170,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster in/op (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,787 miles

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

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

Offside seat base worn

additional brake light inop

brake pedal rubber starting to split

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom g/box torque mounting rubber worn (6.1.D.1a)

hazard switch sticking intermittently

various oil leaks engine/gearbox area

Fail 17 Apr 2018 164,778 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap bolt loose (7.2.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside seat base worn

additional brake light inop

brake pedal rubber starting to split

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom g/box torque mounting rubber worn (6.1.D.1a)

hazard switch sticking intermittently

various oil leaks engine/gearbox area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 160,563 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly. advise to get stripped and cleaned up.

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

various brake pipes starting to corrode.

wipers not switching off

Pass 7 May 2016 157,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2016 157,275 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage rod missing. (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brakes binding.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber splitting.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 153,367 miles

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

engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 153,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 149,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 149,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 146,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 141,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 134,754 miles

engine mount rubber bush splitting

panel missing o/s drivers door

Fail 7 Apr 2011 134,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine mount rubber bush splitting

fan belt worn

panel missing o/s drivers door

Pass 12 Apr 2010 125,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 112,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,965 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 87,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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DF53 JKV 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 DF53 JKV, 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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DF53 JKV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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