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SA04 VYH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 126,219 miles

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

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cut not deep to reach the cords

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

middle stop light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

middle stop light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2012 76,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 76,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,637 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 66,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,687 miles

airbag warning light on dashboard

Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,687 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning light on dashboard

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,090 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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SA04 VYH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA04 VYH, 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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SA04 VYH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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