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VN54 CXU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 CXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 139,805 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Nov 2015 139,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 15 May 2013 121,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

aux belt squeaks on full lock

clutch pedal anti -slip rubber missing

play o/s tie rod knuckle in rack

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 14 May 2013 121,471 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

aux belt squeaks on full lock

clutch pedal anti -slip rubber missing

play o/s tie rod knuckle in rack

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,463 miles

brakes ; both front A.B.S. wire lower clips missing

brakes ; front discs corroded & worn , suspect at wear limit , may be weakened

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes on lockout

brakes ; pedal gripper worn

brakes ; rear discs corroded on inner face

driveshafts ; n/s inner gaiter leaking gear oil

driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter split , leaking grease

engine ; oil leak

spare wheel missing

steering ; P.A.S / ancillary drive belt deteriorated , recommend replace , A.S.A.P

tyres ; n/s/r tread low & perished

tyres ; o/s/r nail in tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 119,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; both front A.B.S. wire lower clips missing

brakes ; front discs corroded & worn , suspect at wear limit , may be weakened

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes on lockout

brakes ; pedal gripper worn

brakes ; rear discs corroded on inner face

driveshafts ; n/s inner gaiter leaking gear oil

driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter split , leaking grease

engine ; oil leak

spare wheel missing

steering ; P.A.S / ancillary drive belt deteriorated , recommend replace , A.S.A.P

tyres ; n/s/r tread low & perished

tyres ; o/s/r nail in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 118,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 165,129 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

nearside rear lens cover cracked

offside rear fog lamp lens cover cracked

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 10 Dec 2010 165,129 miles

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

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

nearside rear lens cover cracked

offside rear fog lamp lens cover cracked

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2009 148,319 miles

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

Front disc's worn,lipped.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2008 125,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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VN54 CXU 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 60%.

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 VN54 CXU, 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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VN54 CXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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