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VK04 WPZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,719 mi
Last recorded171,719 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 171,719 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 171,718 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 169,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Puncture

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 169,108 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Puncture

Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 161,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 161,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,714 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 158,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 152,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 152,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 152,371 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked

possible fuel leak at injectors

Fail 11 May 2018 152,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked

possible fuel leak at injectors

Pass 22 Dec 2016 152,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear caliper damp

Fail 12 Dec 2016 152,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear caliper damp

Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,244 miles

both front strut tops tight

Fail 24 Nov 2015 150,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

both front strut tops tight

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,467 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2014 144,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,516 miles

front windscreen cracked but outside zone 'A'

Pass 4 Oct 2012 134,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,988 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on surface

Fail 5 Oct 2010 118,608 miles

ADVISED-N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES MINOR SURFACE CRACKS AND SCUFF MARKS ON OUTER WALLS.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,608 miles

ADVISED-N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES MINOR SURFACE CRACKS AND SCUFF MARKS ON OUTER WALLS.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 108,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,537 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,156 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 75,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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