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SM04 FWW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,043 mi
Last recorded158,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 158,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 140,868 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 132,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 119,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,054 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 53,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,342 miles

nail in offside front tyre and cut on outer side wall

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn [ bush at front of arm ]

nearside steering rack track rod end worn

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,860 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner edge

Window washers not very powerfull

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,280 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 FWW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SM04 FWW, 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 SM04 FWW registered?

SM04 FWW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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