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VK04 PJU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

239,742 mi
Last recorded239,742 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 239,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 239,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 219,336 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 219,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 211,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 199,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in rack end (inner tie rod)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 199,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in rack end (inner tie rod)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 184,876 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 156,162 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 156,162 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 137,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 137,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,909 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 126,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,606 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,455 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,096 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,882 miles

steering rack has slight play at n/s

Fail 16 Aug 2008 57,882 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play at n/s

Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,263 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

air leaking from o/s/f tyre

front discs wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s and n/s/f steering track rods

Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,764 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 PJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VK04 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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