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LB02 SMB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 SMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 79,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 62,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,297 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc inner face rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,342 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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LB02 SMB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB02 SMB, 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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LB02 SMB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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