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RV04 VHK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

193,608 mi
Last recorded193,608 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 193,608 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2019 193,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

chip and crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

n/s/r light cluster damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished + nail in tyre

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 20 Apr 2018 180,763 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 180,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 171,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 171,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 161,917 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 161,917 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 158,774 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 158,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 149,427 miles

aux stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Apr 2014 149,425 miles

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

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

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)

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

aux stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 142,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 131,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 118,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,000 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,000 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s steering arm.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in o/s steering arm.

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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RV04 VHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RV04 VHK, 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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RV04 VHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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