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VA53 WXV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,854 mi
Last recorded196,854 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 196,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 191,543 miles

Front and rear no. plates approaching condition where they may be misrerad. Recommend replacement.

Front to rear handbrake cable very corroded.

Recommend adjustment of N/S screen washer.

Small chip in centre of front windscreen.

Spare wheel conical seats very corroded. Wheel must not be fitted in present.

Washer pump motor insecure.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 191,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front and rear no. plates approaching condition where they may be misrerad. Recommend replacement.

Front to rear handbrake cable very corroded.

Recommend adjustment of N/S screen washer.

Small chip in centre of front windscreen.

Spare wheel conical seats very corroded. Wheel must not be fitted in present.

Washer pump motor insecure.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 181,889 miles

Both No. plates approaching condition where they may be liable to be mis-read.

Screen washer pump inscure and hanging from wiring and hoses.

Fail 4 Apr 2015 181,887 miles

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

Both No. plates approaching condition where they may be liable to be mis-read.

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

Screen washer pump inscure and hanging from wiring and hoses.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 171,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 161,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 161,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,162 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 146,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,439 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 112,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 112,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,079 miles

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

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

both rear brakes discs have surface corrosion on them

slight play in n/s inner ball end of track rod in rack

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,825 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 WXV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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