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VU04 UVE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 173,831 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 173,831 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 157,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 157,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 136,006 miles

spare tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 136,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

spare tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,022 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 126,486 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 120,316 miles

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

screws loose in rear door top catch in body

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,884 miles

minor damage to o/side door mirror

n/side washer jet not working

Fail 22 Feb 2008 110,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor damage to o/side door mirror

n/side washer jet not working

Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 103,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

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

Is VU04 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 UVE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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