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SE53 GXK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,261 mi
Last recorded170,261 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 GXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2025 170,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2024 165,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,051 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 156,051 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 149,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 149,686 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 141,482 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 9 May 2019 141,482 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,454 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2018 136,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,801 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,790 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,295 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,086 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,086 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 67,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2010 54,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 54,174 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,872 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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SE53 GXK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE53 GXK, 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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SE53 GXK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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