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VA04 XNM

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

177,098 mi
Last recorded177,098 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 177,098 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 173,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 166,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 153,788 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,788 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,833 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 150,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 148,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 148,435 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 145,821 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 145,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 143,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 143,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 140,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 140,792 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 136,814 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 130,265 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,265 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 123,201 miles

Oil leak

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2011 123,201 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2009 110,640 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 110,638 miles

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

Both wipers split but still clear screen

Play in both ends of steering rack

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 94,155 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 94,155 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,408 miles

advisorys attatched

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 XNM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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