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RV54 LLW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 LLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 113,406 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,090 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 107,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,298 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 105,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,958 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 104,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,112 miles

Front section of handbrake cable rusty at union to rear cable.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre perished sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,502 miles

both rear tyres perished

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 101,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,978 miles

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

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

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,328 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,657 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 62,657 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,128 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 56,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,417 miles

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

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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RV54 LLW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RV54 LLW, 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 RV54 LLW registered?

RV54 LLW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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