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VU04 UTA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,915 mi
Last recorded160,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 160,915 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 160,910 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2014 156,060 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 156,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 150,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 150,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pump damp

n/s rear tyre wall poor

Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 139,347 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,158 miles

N/S Front wiper blade rubber slightly split.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 130,158 miles

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

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

N/S Front wiper blade rubber slightly split.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,440 miles

restricted view to front inner brake pads

restricted view to rear inner brake pads

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 6 Apr 2010 117,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

restricted view to front inner brake pads

restricted view to rear inner brake pads

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,888 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

n/s rear reverse lamp broken [ sharp edge]

Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs rusty

n/s rear reverse lamp broken [ sharp edge]

Fail 21 Apr 2008 94,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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 UTA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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