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VA53 WXU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,866 mi
Last recorded163,866 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 163,866 miles

Centre brake light is not working.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P.A.S. pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 163,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light is not working.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P.A.S. pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 157,718 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 157,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 151,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,400 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 144,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,803 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 130,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,888 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 111,255 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,585 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,384 miles

Note condition of n/s/f indicator lens

Note gearbox noise

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 104,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Note condition of n/s/f indicator lens

Note gearbox noise

Pass 29 May 2008 98,777 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 91,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA53 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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