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WU54 UPX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,416 mi
Last recorded178,416 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 UPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 178,416 miles

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2025 172,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no leak visible

Fail 16 May 2025 172,316 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 167,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm nut corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm nut corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 163,077 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 159,056 miles

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

under Body Corrosion On Rear

Pass 25 May 2021 155,746 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 24 May 2021 155,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 12 May 2017 152,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 152,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 147,586 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 147,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 140,815 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 140,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 134,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2014 134,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 126,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 14 May 2013 126,779 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 1 May 2012 118,285 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 113,413 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 111,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,160 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,703 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU54 UPX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU54 UPX, 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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WU54 UPX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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