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VE04 NCU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 NCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 107,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 107,464 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,455 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,380 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 107,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalanced on front axle. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,991 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,920 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,554 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,200 miles

Rear centre brake light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2012 105,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight free play on n/s/f steering tie rod

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight free play on n/s/f steering tie rod

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,381 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,381 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,094 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2010 102,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,971 miles

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

miner oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 82,971 miles

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

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

miner oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 44,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,754 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 NCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VE04 NCU, 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 NCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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