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V55 FOS

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 FOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,262 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted TOW HOOK IN BUMPER MOUNT (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative WARNING LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,006 miles

Body earth strap to gearbox broken

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places-monitor.

Corrosion to both front coil springs in lower sections

Corrosion to both front macpherson strut assemblies

Corrosion to both steering rack tie rods arms

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear chassis close to upper coil spring mounting plates

Corrosion to nearside front upper strut top bearing mounting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower section

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush casing corroded away unbonding rubber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but just inside permitted imbalance specifications

Power steering pipe to steering rack corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 101,006 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower engine mounting unbonded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush casing corroded away unbonding rubber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body earth strap to gearbox broken

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places-monitor.

Corrosion to both front coil springs in lower sections

Corrosion to both front macpherson strut assemblies

Corrosion to both steering rack tie rods arms

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear chassis close to upper coil spring mounting plates

Corrosion to nearside front upper strut top bearing mounting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower section

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush casing corroded away unbonding rubber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but just inside permitted imbalance specifications

Power steering pipe to steering rack corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,150 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,285 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,115 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,976 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,011 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,396 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,392 miles

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

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

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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V55 FOS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V55 FOS, 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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V55 FOS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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