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VU04 UVL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,734 mi
Last recorded157,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 157,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 157,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,166 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 146,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 141,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,558 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 141,096 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 141,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 140,379 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak (rad)

Fail 13 May 2016 140,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak (rad)

Pass 15 May 2015 136,210 miles

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

osr brake back plte corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 136,210 miles

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

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

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

osr brake back plte corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 136,025 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre approching tread wear indicator marks

spare wheel carrier developing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 133,185 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 133,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 131,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 130,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 112,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 97,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,595 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly on inner faces

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 UVL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

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

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