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SP04 RAY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

170,183 mi
Last recorded170,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 RAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,183 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 168,455 miles

Both rear brake back plates deteriorated and corroded

Coolant leak ()

N/S/F jacking point holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 8 Mar 2024 164,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 157,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 150,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,586 miles

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 22 Jun 2016 78,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,722 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,251 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread close to structure

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear lamp cover damaged

offside wiper split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 23,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside wiper split and running off screen

surface cracks to rear tyres

wear on brake pads

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,817 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside wiper split and running off screen

surface cracks to rear tyres

wear on brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,111 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,146 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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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SP04 RAY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,892cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SP04 RAY, 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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SP04 RAY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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