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FV04 GKK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,516 mi
Last recorded185,516 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 185,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2025 185,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 183,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE GETTING LOW. 2MM TREAD. 205/65*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE. 205/65*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS SUPPORTS CORRODED. N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 183,442 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR LOAD SENSING VALVE. 2OFF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED. 2OFF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL TO REAR WHEELARCH CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE GETTING LOW. 2MM TREAD. 205/65*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE. 205/65*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS SUPPORTS CORRODED. N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 182,397 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 182,397 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2022 182,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 174,687 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 174,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 165,255 miles

Central Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 156,278 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 156,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 155,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 151,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,015 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,478 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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FV04 GKK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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