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SY53 CSU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 CSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 188,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 182,782 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 181,162 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 173,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 173,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 163,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 163,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat becoming insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,810 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,123 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,934 miles

play in both steering rack ball ends

primary handbrake cable rusty

rear no plate marked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,397 miles

play in both steering rack ball ends

rear no plate marked

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,668 miles

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

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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SY53 CSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY53 CSU, 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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SY53 CSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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