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SO04 VKP

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,501 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 76,501 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,150 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,691 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear- Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 74,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear- Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Which could be effecting emission result (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,899 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,752 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 71,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,266 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front seatbelt stalk covers missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre small cut in outer sidewall

offside rear rim protector cut

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,084 miles

air bag light indicates a fault

cut in o/s front tyre wall but cords not exposed

plastic covers missing from n/s and o/s seat belt stalks but function ok

Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,084 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag light indicates a fault

cut in o/s front tyre wall but cords not exposed

o/s front fog light missing

plastic covers missing from n/s and o/s seat belt stalks but function ok

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 58,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,085 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 42,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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SO04 VKP is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO04 VKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO04 VKP is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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