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SO53 VTC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,743 mi
Last recorded139,743 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 139,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED CHASSIS

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER LEVERS SEIZED ON

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER LEVERS SEIZED ON

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,817 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water at radiator corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and electrics not connected ()

dsm cant detect any smoke

minor exhaust leak

service light on

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipe not properly secred

slight water leak n/s corner raidiator

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019 109,129 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 105,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,595 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,585 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,507 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,316 miles

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

nearside track rod inner joint worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 84,301 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

nearside track rod inner joint worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,932 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 51,095 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

handbrake efficency just on legal limits

nearside rear tyre low on edges

wipers starting to smear

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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SO53 VTC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SO53 VTC, 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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SO53 VTC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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