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VA04 HXY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,501 mi
Last recorded178,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 HXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 178,501 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 170,774 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 170,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,681 miles

engine mounting rubbers deteriorating

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake imbalance o/s rear advise attention

Fail 19 Jul 2019 159,681 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight beam patterns incorrect suspect bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points/outriggers corroded through behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake imbalance o/s rear advise attention

Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,393 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front jacking points behind wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light innop

Fail 24 Jun 2017 139,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light innop

Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured [ pink ] (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brakes disc corroded on inner face and all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 131,274 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty working intermit (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured [ pink ] (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brakes disc corroded on inner face and all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,556 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,706 miles

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

front wiper torn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,706 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front wiper torn

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,713 miles

slight play in rack felt on n/s/f

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,078 miles

offside front flasher lens broken

offside rear tyr cracks in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,078 miles

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

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

offside front flasher lens broken

offside rear tyr cracks in tread

rear disc corroded and brake pads low , both sides

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2-2.5mm. n/s/f tyre cracking. o/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2-2.5mm. n/s/f tyre cracking. o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,682 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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VA04 HXY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA04 HXY, 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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VA04 HXY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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