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YB53 UYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

258,614 mi
Last recorded258,614 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 UYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 258,614 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 258,614 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 250,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 250,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 236,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 221,843 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 221,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 208,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 192,665 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 192,655 miles

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

o/s morror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 180,679 miles

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

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

center rear stop lamp not working

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2011 180,531 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

center rear stop lamp not working

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 164,434 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 164,424 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 155,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 155,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,751 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,886 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 113,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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YB53 UYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YB53 UYJ, 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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YB53 UYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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