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HN04 VRT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

164,034 mi
Last recorded164,034 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 VRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 164,034 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2026 164,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2025 159,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded / holed

Offside Front top mount has slight play / lift

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

Offside Rear backplate corroded / holed

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 159,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded / holed

Offside Front top mount has slight play / lift

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

Offside Rear backplate corroded / holed

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 149,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear mud flaps loose

Fail 5 Apr 2024 149,055 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear mud flaps loose

Pass 5 Apr 2023 138,382 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 138,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,776 miles

front inner brake pads low discs corroded

front number plate bulb poor condition

o/s/f suspension mounting noise when turning wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,776 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads low discs corroded

front number plate bulb poor condition

o/s/f suspension mounting noise when turning wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,588 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2020 118,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,078 miles

Front wipers split

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,078 miles

Front wipers split

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,663 miles

OSR Tyre has cracks between tread bars but cords not exposed

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF Fog light broken

OSR Tyre has cracks between tread bars but cords not exposed

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,380 miles

NSF fog light not working

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSF fog light not working

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,112 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight free play in both steering arm inner ball joints.

Steering rack slightly damp with oil.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight free play in both steering arm inner ball joints.

Steering rack slightly damp with oil.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,788 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,501 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)

stone chip in front screen in excess of 10mmm outside the swept area

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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HN04 VRT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 HN04 VRT, 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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HN04 VRT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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