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DS04 SUY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,231 mi
Last recorded172,231 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 172,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 172,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 167,292 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 167,292 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 156,835 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 156,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,567 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner steering arms have play

Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 114,081 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 114,081 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 108,178 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,659 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,665 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front indicator lamp slightly damaged

offside rear fog lamp slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,448 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front brake hose insecure

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2010 77,448 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front brake hose insecure

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,360 miles

advisory airbag light on

advisory slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside 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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DS04 SUY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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