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EK04 VLC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,938 mi
Last recorded234,938 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 234,938 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 234,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 228,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 219,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 219,899 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 212,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 211,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating wheel seizing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 201,474 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both front top mounts (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 201,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner (2.2.B.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both front top mounts (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 194,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 175,456 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 175,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 164,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 151,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 142,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 130,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 130,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 115,356 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp is not working.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 101,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,466 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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EK04 VLC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK04 VLC, 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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EK04 VLC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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