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FP04 SWW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,607 mi
Last recorded172,607 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 172,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 166,379 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise both front jacking points corroded

advise centre brake light inop

advise handbrake only just met minimum efficiency. 16%

advise wipers parking in the middle of the screen

Fail 27 Apr 2018 166,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise both front jacking points corroded

advise centre brake light inop

advise handbrake only just met minimum efficiency. 16%

advise wipers parking in the middle of the screen

Pass 23 May 2017 161,029 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

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

o/s seat excessively ripped

Fail 19 May 2017 161,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both fron U shaped roll bar bushes excess play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

3rd brake light inoperative

o/s seat excessively ripped

Pass 20 May 2016 153,128 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 143,983 miles

air bag light on

drivers seat cushion worn

Pass 21 May 2014 136,983 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads worn

nearside and offside front tyres tread worn

rear brake pads worn

slight tear in drivers seat

under floor structures corroding

Pass 17 May 2013 129,860 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly scored

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Apr 2012 121,825 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Apr 2011 115,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,722 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 104,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,772 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2007 55,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

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 SWW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SWW, 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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FP04 SWW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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