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DY54 SZC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,368 mi
Last recorded196,368 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 196,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 190,973 miles

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

welding repair covered with seam sealer

Fail 2 Jun 2021 190,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

welding repair covered with seam sealer

Pass 19 Jun 2020 185,590 miles

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

Welding repair covered with seam sealer

Fail 18 Jun 2020 185,589 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 180,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 180,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 171,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 157,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Nearside Front and Rear Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Nearside and Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 157,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Nearside Front and Rear Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 143,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,401 miles

Front floor outriggers rusty and shailing

Offside antiroll link bar upper ball joint gaiter has become loose on the shank

Fail 9 Oct 2013 128,401 miles

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

Front floor outriggers rusty and shailing

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

Offside antiroll link bar upper ball joint gaiter has become loose on the shank

Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 119,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp bulb insecure could not secure during test but pattern / aim was good while held

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,998 miles

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 92,240 miles

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

Offside rear caliper hand brake linkage not fully retracting

Oil stain on rack gaiters from engine oil

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,085 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,342 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 66,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DY54 SZC 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 53.8%.

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 DY54 SZC, 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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DY54 SZC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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