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DY04 VBC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,111 mi
Last recorded205,111 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 205,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 205,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 204,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 204,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 203,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 200,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 197,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 193,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 190,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,650 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 176,741 miles

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jan 2015 171,324 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 171,324 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 169,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 169,898 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 168,798 miles

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 11 May 2011 165,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 162,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 156,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 156,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 116,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 116,223 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 115,534 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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DY04 VBC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DY04 VBC, 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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DY04 VBC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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