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VE04 BVT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 125,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,375 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,714 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 105,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear marker and perishing.

Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,662 miles

offside front tyre worn close to wear marker.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,661 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to wear marker.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,868 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower ball joint just met requirements for play

o/s/f tyre damaged and repaired

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,410 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint just met requirements for play

o/s/f tyre damaged and repaired

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,452 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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VE04 BVT 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 67.9%.

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 VE04 BVT, 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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VE04 BVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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