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YB53 VAK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 160,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 160,018 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,364 miles

O/S/F Tyre Has A Nail In Tread

Slight Play In O/S/F Anti-Roll Bar D-Bush

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 157,364 miles

O/S/F Tyre Has A Nail In Tread

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight Play In O/S/F Anti-Roll Bar D-Bush

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,505 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 148,478 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 119,946 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,371 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 107,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,820 miles

both rear lower light clusters cracked

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

engine management light on air bag light on glow plug light on

near side rear lower light cluster loose but not likely to become displaced

slight play near side inner track rod and off side inner track rod and slight play off side outer track rod end

Fail 25 Jan 2011 82,809 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake disc plates heavily scored,corroded and lipped

engine management, service and air bag warning lamps staying on

low road grip n/s rear

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 73,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,725 miles

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

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

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 VAK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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