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R4 WKM

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,397 mi
Last recorded160,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,040 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 134,131 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 125,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,511 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 85,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,720 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,720 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 71,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,498 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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R4 WKM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R4 WKM, 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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R4 WKM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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