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YK54 JVC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,851 mi
Last recorded172,851 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 JVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 172,851 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ubcc

Pass 14 Aug 2024 167,808 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 161,179 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber slightly worn (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 154,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

possible blow from turbo or manifold area

possible injector blow

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 122,707 miles

Nearside Front headlight bulb mounting broken (but secured via other means)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,853 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,493 miles

nearside rear lamp been repaired

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear lamp been repaired

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,679 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 12,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,105 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 9,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YK54 JVC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YK54 JVC, 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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YK54 JVC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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