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YC04 CAU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,204 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 113,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,898 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,971 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 29,065 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front indicator unit damaged and loose

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,065 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

offside front indicator unit damaged and loose

Fail 30 Apr 2007 22,320 miles

Centre rear brake light inop.

Front disks lipped.

Front pads low.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,320 miles

Centre rear brake light inop.

Front disks lipped.

Front pads low.

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 CAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CAU, 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 YC04 CAU registered?

YC04 CAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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