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SM04 FWR

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,864 mi
Last recorded84,864 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall as marked

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

Offside Front abs wire (bracket broken)

Offside Rear brake caliper dust cover backing plate corroded

abs pump motor cover corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 84,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall as marked

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

Offside Front abs wire (bracket broken)

Offside Rear brake caliper dust cover backing plate corroded

abs pump motor cover corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,564 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,397 miles

both steering rack arms has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2015 73,397 miles

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

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

both steering rack arms has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,332 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,670 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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SM04 FWR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM04 FWR, 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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SM04 FWR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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