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VO04 HNW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,033 mi
Last recorded166,033 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 HNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 166,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 165,411 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexible brake pipe (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexible brake pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 157,928 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 157,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 148,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,929 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 139,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 128,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective but not affecting the overall security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre within central three quarters ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within central three quarters ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug indication lamp illuminated on dashboard

reverse light lens defective

Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective but not affecting the overall security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre within central three quarters ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within central three quarters ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug indication lamp illuminated on dashboard

reverse light lens defective

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 106,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,275 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,415 miles

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

Front Service due

Front middle seat belt stalk button sticking locks and release okay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Front Headlight blub clip broken

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also rear reflector (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside tyre strated to crack ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Service due

Front middle seat belt stalk button sticking locks and release okay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also rear reflector (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside tyre strated to crack ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,066 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,062 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,028 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,773 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 51,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,086 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,229 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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VO04 HNW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VO04 HNW, 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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VO04 HNW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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