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YH04 SBV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,689 mi
Last recorded201,689 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 SBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 201,689 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres ()

Pass 16 Dec 2023 198,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 194,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 194,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective Cord exposed ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 186,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 179,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 170,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 153,086 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 140,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 136,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,445 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 115,022 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 115,022 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,534 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 Mar 2010 104,522 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,089 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 88,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,020 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,686 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2007 46,686 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

wipers slightly smearing screen

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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YH04 SBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH04 SBV, 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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YH04 SBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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