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HY54 MUV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 MUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,073 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2025 126,948 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2025 126,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 122,735 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken hand brake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,540 miles

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,540 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,709 miles

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

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2021 121,705 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,869 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 119,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake pads are starting to get low

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of underbody

Fail 25 Jul 2017 110,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,917 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,917 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,761 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,667 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,667 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in n/s and o/s steering tie rods

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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HY54 MUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HY54 MUV, 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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HY54 MUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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