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VF04 GKU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,838 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,421 miles

rear brake pads worn low-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits

wipers smearing

x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-steering rack play-hazard switch slightly sticking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn low-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits

x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-steering rack play-hazard switch slightly sticking

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,180 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,601 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 71,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,996 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 65,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 51,199 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,716 miles

both front inner wheel arch plastic inners damaged+loose

both outer sills+n/s rear qtr damaged

power steering fluid lower level

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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VF04 GKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VF04 GKU, 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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VF04 GKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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