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VU04 UNH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,090 mi
Last recorded164,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 164,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower engine stabilizer bush is worn

Nearside Front Outer seat belt buckle is stiff to release

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front seat belt buckle is stiff to release

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 158,179 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 158,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 126,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 126,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,204 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 May 2014 97,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 89,618 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 89,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 82,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 80,698 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,408 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,024 miles

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

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 UNH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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