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FV04 FVE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,648 mi
Last recorded142,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 142,648 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 142,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust section has a broken mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,832 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,929 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2019 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis within 12 inches of sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on the back of the brake caliper has restricted free movement (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis within 12 inches of subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front anti roll bar link end ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 120,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from a.b.s unit to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from a.b.s unit to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,660 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure friction material broken away from metal backing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever on the rear of the caliper seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,231 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to the limit on the inner edge

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

offside front tyre tread wearing close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,638 miles

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

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

engine cover and under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,967 miles

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

front passenger seat removed at time of test causing air bag light to come on.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front passenger seat removed at time of test causing air bag light to come on.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,375 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,306 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,101 miles

slight play in both fron t steering arms

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,190 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,860 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 41,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,057 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,985 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth, o/s front worn down to 3mm.

Fail 10 Mar 2007 23,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth, o/s front worn down to 3mm.

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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FV04 FVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FV04 FVE, 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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FV04 FVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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