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EK04 VZY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

238,244 mi
Last recorded238,244 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 VZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 238,244 miles

Both front inner wheel arches getting rusty and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mount bush slightly split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front jacking points rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 238,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Both front inner wheel arches getting rusty and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mount bush slightly split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front jacking points rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 230,561 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front both front outriggers rusted and weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner defective

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear outer stop lamps slightly defective

Fail 21 Oct 2024 230,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front both front outriggers rusted and weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner defective

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear outer stop lamps slightly defective

Pass 10 Oct 2023 220,827 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

noise from fan belt

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 220,827 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure roof rack (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip missing

noise from fan belt

Pass 22 Oct 2022 209,774 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear of front to rear cable rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside font to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisey

Fail 20 Oct 2022 209,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear of front to rear cable rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside font to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2021 199,303 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger rusted and thin at front subframe rear mounting and holed 350mm from mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 15 Oct 2021 199,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger holed at front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded badly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split open and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim hitting valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger rusted and thin at front subframe rear mounting and holed 350mm from mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2020 190,637 miles

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in power steering rack n/s

temperature gauge do not work

Fail 28 Sep 2020 190,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in power steering rack n/s

temperature gauge do not work

Pass 23 Oct 2019 182,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 170,719 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS SLIGHTLY STIFF TO TURN

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 170,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS SLIGHTLY STIFF TO TURN

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 160,474 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 146,661 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 146,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,844 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 133,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,031 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corner broken off front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall with small cuts

Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corner broken off front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall with small cuts

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,795 miles

Front registration plate damaged but readable.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 66,795 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but readable.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,299 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has two nails

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 VZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 EK04 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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