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VU04 UTH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,573 mi
Last recorded178,573 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 178,573 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 169,724 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 169,724 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 156,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 140,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 140,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,988 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 108,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,160 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,159 miles

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

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

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 UTH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 UTH registered?

VU04 UTH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 UTH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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