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FP04 PVT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,979 mi
Last recorded181,979 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 181,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel near stop

Pass 28 Mar 2023 180,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,195 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 179,598 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 174,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 168,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 161,243 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2016 149,586 miles

Both front rack ends have some play on maximum tolerance

Nearside front lower ball joint has some play

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 149,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front rack ends have some play on maximum tolerance

Nearside front lower ball joint has some play

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,777 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 134,777 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,535 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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FP04 PVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP04 PVT, 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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What year was FP04 PVT registered?

FP04 PVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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