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YL53 ETV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,058 mi
Last recorded82,058 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ETV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 82,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage,

Rear number plate poor,

wear in steering rack,

Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,928 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage,

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear number plate poor,

wear in steering rack,

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,173 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

steering rack worn

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

steering rack worn

Pass 29 May 2014 73,333 miles

front brakes near limit

managment light on

offside rear tyre perished

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

steering rack worn

windscreen damage

Fail 28 May 2014 73,331 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes near limit

managment light on

offside rear tyre perished

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

steering rack worn

windscreen damage

Pass 13 May 2013 67,001 miles

cracked windscreen

nearside rack worn

nearside track rod end worn to limit

nearside wiper splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 May 2012 55,237 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm and perished

rack worn

wipers poor

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play nearside rack

Pass 12 May 2011 49,305 miles

chip windscreen

offside front tyre perished

play nearside rack

Fail 12 May 2011 49,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

chip windscreen

offside front tyre perished

play nearside rack

Pass 12 May 2010 45,696 miles

chip windscreen

Fail 12 May 2010 45,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip windscreen

Pass 11 May 2009 40,745 miles

chip windscreen

Fail 11 May 2009 40,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 32,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL53 ETV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL53 ETV, 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 YL53 ETV registered?

YL53 ETV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is YL53 ETV safe to buy?

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