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VU04 UMR

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 UMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 118,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 97,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,141 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 89,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load- (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,429 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Coil spring corroded Both side Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,961 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,028 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,025 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,586 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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VU04 UMR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU04 UMR, 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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What year was VU04 UMR registered?

VU04 UMR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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