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VK04 NWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,364 miles

drivers outer door handle top broken

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

oil on the engine

oil on the o/s/f drive shaft inner boot

oil on the power steering pump

play in the front anti roll bar mount bushes

rear fog going white

towing socket is broken but socket ok

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and four rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

drivers outer door handle top broken

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

oil on the engine

oil on the o/s/f drive shaft inner boot

oil on the power steering pump

play in the front anti roll bar mount bushes

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear fog going white

towing socket is broken but socket ok

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear in steering ends

Fail 3 Feb 2016 110,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear in steering ends

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,562 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,532 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,907 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,442 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,186 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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VK04 NWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK04 NWJ, 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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VK04 NWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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