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DY04 VLT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,621 mi
Last recorded99,621 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,747 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 97,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 94,786 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front fuel tank strap broken.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,508 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers casings corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wind screen washer not working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack, edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 89,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers casings corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wind screen washer not working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,435 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,435 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 86,422 miles

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

Brake lever has restricted free movement offside rear caliper park brake actuator (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,653 miles

offside front brake binding

offside rear axle flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,745 miles

offside rear axle flexable brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 78,659 miles

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

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

offside rear axle flexable brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,886 miles

slight bind to nearside rear brake

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,358 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 70,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall split

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,095 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall split

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,721 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,719 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,968 miles

Slight play from offside steering rack inner

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,968 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Slight play from offside steering rack inner

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,550 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,677 miles

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)

o/s n/s rear brake dsiscs showing slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,839 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 41,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,190 miles

HAZARD SWITCH NOT POSITIVVE

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,190 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

HAZARD SWITCH NOT POSITIVVE

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,478 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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