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YC04 BZT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

141,603 mi
Last recorded141,603 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 141,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside fog lamp lens holed.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 138,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 138,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,847 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,744 miles

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,718 miles

Drivers outer door handle sticking.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drivers outer door handle sticking.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,304 miles

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog light lens damaged.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,425 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 124,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing.

Rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,009 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 69,171 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,264 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight wear,offside front track rod, inner joint.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,154 miles

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

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

Slight wear,offside front track rod, inner joint.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 12,588 miles

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

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

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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YC04 BZT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 YC04 BZT, 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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YC04 BZT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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