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FL04 VXY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,556 mi
Last recorded175,556 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 175,556 miles

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

both front chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2026 175,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 174,603 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose incorrectly mounted

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 174,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose incorrectly mounted

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 170,599 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (osf and nsf chassis corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 170,599 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (osf and nsf chassis corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 166,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded pitted and scorched b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,282 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak or spill on the engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has signs of misting but also covered in mud so hard to tell (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 159,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap lose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre age (3408)

Fail 9 Aug 2021 154,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap lose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre age (3408)

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,871 miles

nearside front top shocker mounting has play

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2019 145,871 miles

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

nearside front top shocker mounting has play

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,111 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Aug 2018 144,111 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 127,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 115,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,572 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,002 miles

condition of front n/plate

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2008 99,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

condition of front n/plate

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,848 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,035 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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FL04 VXY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL04 VXY, 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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FL04 VXY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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