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HV04 URC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

173,369 mi
Last recorded173,369 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 URC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil on both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 173,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil on both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 167,048 miles

Both front shock absorbers have misting of oil

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating

Offside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 27 Jun 2018 164,709 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight misting of fluid

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Stone chips in windscreen

Undertray fitted

Various oil leaks

Fail 23 Jun 2018 164,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers have slight misting of fluid

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Stone chips in windscreen

Undertray fitted

Various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2017 159,905 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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 159,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 159,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 152,728 miles

Both steering rack tie rods have slight play in joints

Fail 18 Jun 2016 152,728 miles

Both steering rack tie rods have slight play in joints

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 139,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,129 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,103 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner tie bar rods slight play

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 107,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,215 miles

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre at 4mm

Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre at 4mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,871 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,741 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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HV04 URC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HV04 URC, 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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HV04 URC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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