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FP54 BYA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

283,004 mi
Last recorded283,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 283,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 255,021 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 232,614 miles

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

osf seatbase damaged on edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 232,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

osf seatbase damaged on edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 232,561 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Front slight play in the steering rack area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in the bottom of the screen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 206,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in lower part of windscreen offside

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Fail 27 Nov 2014 206,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in lower part of windscreen offside

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Pass 6 Dec 2013 179,425 miles

adv on cut in off side front tyre

adv on off side rear outer light lens brocken

adv on slight play in both front tie rods

Fail 5 Dec 2013 179,280 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

adv on cut in off side front tyre

adv on off side rear outer light lens brocken

adv on slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 28 Nov 2012 148,504 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Car+spanner light illuminated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

adv on both front brake disc corroed

adv on both rear brake disc corroed

adv on front brake pads 70/ worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 119,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

adv on both front brake disc corroed

adv on both rear brake disc corroed

adv on front brake pads 70/ worn

Pass 10 May 2010 107,150 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 109,087 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

hi-level stop light in-op

Pass 6 May 2009 85,337 miles

high level brake light in /op

Fail 6 May 2009 85,336 miles

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

high level brake light in /op

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,344 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 56,344 miles

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

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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FP54 BYA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP54 BYA, 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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FP54 BYA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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