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NY53 UPE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,946 mi
Last recorded257,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 UPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 257,946 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 257,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 255,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 255,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 255,179 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 254,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 244,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 244,872 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 228,953 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2019 228,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 219,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 213,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge and peryished no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

engine and gearbox noisy

high level brake light in op

Fail 18 Aug 2017 213,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge and peryished no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

engine and gearbox noisy

high level brake light in op

Pass 25 Jul 2016 210,572 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 210,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 199,802 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight movement at steeing wheel mounting

Fail 24 Jul 2015 199,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight movement at steeing wheel mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2014 189,209 miles

Glow plug lamp on

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 189,179 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Glow plug lamp on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 177,576 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 30 May 2013 177,565 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 166,364 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 166,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 154,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 142,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 142,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,667 miles

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

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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NY53 UPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY53 UPE, 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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NY53 UPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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