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VA04 XWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 129,544 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment re check all n/s steering and suspension (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,094 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front outrigger badly corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn re check all n/s steering and supension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outrigger badly corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 108,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth problem (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,078 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,078 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,255 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,255 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,847 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear n/s lens broken at bottom

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,433 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,351 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,107 miles

WIPER BLADES WORN, SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,726 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 49,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 42,473 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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 XWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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