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SW53 FZP

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,537 mi
Last recorded222,537 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 222,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 222,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 222,537 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 211,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 211,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 192,324 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 151,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 134,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 95,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,439 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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SW53 FZP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW53 FZP, 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 SW53 FZP registered?

SW53 FZP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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