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YC53 VLV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,601 mi
Last recorded149,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 149,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 147,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 147,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 139,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer body panel starting to corroded slighting on edge

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 139,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens misted/fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer body panel starting to corroded slighting on edge

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,969 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front headlamp misted/fogged lens

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 129,969 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front headlamp misted/fogged lens

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 104,381 miles

n/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 3 May 2014 97,720 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 97,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,727 miles

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

hlgh level brake light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,125 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 71,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,080 miles

slight wear in n/s/f inner rack joint †

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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YC53 VLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC53 VLV, 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 YC53 VLV registered?

YC53 VLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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