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LV53 EXA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,227 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

several light lenses broke not affecting use

Fail 30 Aug 2018 112,227 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

several light lenses broke not affecting use

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,937 miles

Both wing mirror glasses damaged

Offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wing mirror glasses damaged

Offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,449 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 90,446 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,833 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,343 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,343 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,418 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn down very close to 1.5 mm

nearside door mirror cracked

tow bar fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn down very close to 1.5 mm

nearside door mirror cracked

tow bar fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,401 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,401 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 14,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 3,420 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 3,420 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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LV53 EXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV53 EXA, 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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What year was LV53 EXA registered?

LV53 EXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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