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MM53 NTO

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 NTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 162,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 161,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 159,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,892 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 155,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,844 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 150,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 147,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 147,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 139,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,589 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 135,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 103,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 103,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,172 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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MM53 NTO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MM53 NTO, 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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MM53 NTO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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