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VA04 XNU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,399 mi
Last recorded191,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 191,399 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 191,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pads wearing low

engine coolant low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 182,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

oily residue lower engine

Fail 18 Oct 2017 182,194 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

oily residue lower engine

Pass 13 Sep 2016 172,586 miles

All seatbelt slighty worn

Near side brake caliper possible small leak

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wiper blade smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 164,511 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load All (5.2.4a)

Steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 158,903 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 158,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 151,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 10 Oct 2013 151,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 144,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

alternator warning lamp flashing on

coolant low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 139,416 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 139,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 134,216 miles

high level brake light inopperative

off side front drive shaft noisey in opperation

oily residue around inter-cooler

oily residue around power steering resivour

Fail 27 Oct 2010 134,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light inopperative

off side front drive shaft noisey in opperation

oily residue around inter-cooler

oily residue around power steering resivour

Pass 21 Oct 2009 125,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 107,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XNU 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 63.2%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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