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VK54 YFT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

161,104 mi
Last recorded161,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 YFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 161,104 miles

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

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 158,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 157,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 155,502 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 152,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 152,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 148,599 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 148,599 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,800 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 142,796 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack end has play

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,615 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 134,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 126,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 126,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,932 miles

high-level brake light not working

play in both rack ends

Fail 16 Nov 2015 116,932 miles

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

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

high-level brake light not working

play in both rack ends

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,588 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak turbo feed pipe

n/s front bottom arm front bush pinch bolt loose

nail in n/rear outer tyre tread

Fail 21 Nov 2014 106,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak from turbo feed pipe

n/s/front loower suspension arm front inner bush, pinch bolt loose

nail in n/rear outer tyre tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 81,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,147 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,816 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,816 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,298 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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VK54 YFT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 VK54 YFT, 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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VK54 YFT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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