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HK04 VYU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,574 mi
Last recorded257,574 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 257,574 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 242,059 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 241,607 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear disk backing plate corroded

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper smearing

Fail 14 Apr 2022 241,600 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear disk backing plate corroded

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 228,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 215,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 198,999 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 198,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside jet (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Offside stop lamp illuminates with position lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 183,805 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Offside front indicator slightly damaged

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 170,135 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Washers would benefit adjustment

Fail 17 Jan 2017 170,135 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake back plate corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Washers would benefit adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,734 miles

Front number plate damaged and deteriorated

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged

Play in both Offside Front and Nearside Front Steering track rod inner ball joints

Wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jan 2016 158,734 miles

Front number plate damaged and deteriorated

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in both Offside Front and Nearside Front Steering track rod inner ball joints

Wiper blades split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,287 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low **STRONG ADVISE**

Front number plate deteriorating

High level brake light not working

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Washers weak & would benefit adjustment

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,283 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low **STRONG ADVISE**

Front number plate deteriorating

High level brake light not working

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake disc warped

Rear brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Washers weak & would benefit adjustment

Pass 3 Jan 2013 129,119 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Front number plate deteriorated

High level stop light not working

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside front indicator unit damaged

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,431 miles

Cluch pedal rubber starting to wear

Coolant leak

Coolant level below minimum

Front discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Front wiper blades split

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre perished damaged on outer wall

Offside front indicator lens cracked/damaged

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Stone chip in windscreen

Vehicle maintainence/management warning light on

Washers weak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,032 miles

osf indicater lens cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2010 92,028 miles

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

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

osf indicater lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,133 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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HK04 VYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK04 VYU, 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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HK04 VYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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