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VA53 WXC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,814 mi
Last recorded209,814 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 209,814 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 209,812 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 194,134 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 194,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 186,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 183,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 183,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 168,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 146,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 131,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 131,595 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 116,136 miles

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2008 97,909 miles

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

front and rear no plates slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,219 miles

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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VA53 WXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA53 WXC, 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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VA53 WXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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