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VA04 XPS

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

291,202 mi
Last recorded291,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 291,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 277,735 miles

central brake light not working

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Jan 2019 277,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

central brake light not working

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2017 261,925 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 261,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and offside front (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 232,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 232,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp missing lens (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 199,315 miles

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

center brake light not working

nearside front side light dim

nearside washer not working

Pass 26 Feb 2014 177,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 162,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 161,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,108 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 144,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,524 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,585 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2008 64,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

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 XPS 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 XPS, 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 XPS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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