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FN04 PUV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,216 mi
Last recorded183,216 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 PUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 183,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 180,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 178,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 176,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 176,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 170,964 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 210,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 151,907 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 151,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 141,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,367 miles

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

o/s/f inner tie rod has play in it

Fail 11 Jul 2015 119,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner tie rod has play in it

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,248 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 112,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 101,723 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2013 101,675 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,540 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,792 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

off side front anti roll bar link rod cover/boot split

offside rear wheel trim missing

slight marks in rear no plate

Fail 27 Feb 2010 73,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off side front anti roll bar link rod cover/boot split

slight marks in rear no plate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 58,187 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,784 miles

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

nail in n.s.r tyre , not leaking air at present, not repairable if it does

Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,784 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n.s.r tyre , not leaking air at present, not repairable if it does

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,438 miles

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

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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FN04 PUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FN04 PUV, 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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FN04 PUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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