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VN53 UMZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,089 mi
Last recorded159,089 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 159,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 157,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 157,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 157,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 157,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 154,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 154,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2011 143,672 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 143,672 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 129,887 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,887 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 119,228 miles

Nearside front indcator lens cracked

Rear number plate fading

Fail 11 Feb 2009 119,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front indcator lens cracked

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

Rear number plate fading

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,161 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 110,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 102,204 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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VN53 UMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN53 UMZ, 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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VN53 UMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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