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J444 SKA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,360 mi
Last recorded172,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 SKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,360 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 168,896 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 162,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 167,298 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 156,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 152,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 149,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,402 miles

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

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 126,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,055 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged and loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,089 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip not fitted

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip not fitted

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,649 miles

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,649 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,586 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,607 miles

damage to o/s/r light lens

front brake discs pitted on egdes

Fail 7 Jan 2011 86,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s/r light lens

front brake discs pitted on egdes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,316 miles

Broken sensor on coolant pipe

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 77,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake fluid low

Broken sensor on coolant pipe

Coolant low - topped up

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,167 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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J444 SKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J444 SKA, 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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J444 SKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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