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VA04 NYU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

119,083 mi
Last recorded119,083 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,306 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 114,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working Pump in-op (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS are worn to excess and corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,509 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level low

Fail 21 Jan 2021 109,509 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 13 Nov 2019 105,621 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 105,607 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,777 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (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))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (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 27 Jul 2017 94,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,616 miles

Drivers seat worn

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

OS headlight bulb retainer damaged,advise replacement

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat worn

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

OS headlight bulb retainer damaged,advise replacement

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,503 miles

Drivers seat worn.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Drivers seat worn.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,554 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,554 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,302 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,270 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 NYU, 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 NYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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