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DS04 SKU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

217,355 mi
Last recorded217,355 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 217,355 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 209,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 202,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 202,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 195,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 185,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 185,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 175,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 175,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 172,736 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 172,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 168,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 168,388 miles

Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both NS and OS Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 162,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 162,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 155,857 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 150,063 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 150,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,395 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 143,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,377 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,140 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,298 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ENGINE/LIGHT/ON

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,204 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,429 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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DS04 SKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DS04 SKU, 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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DS04 SKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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