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YL53 GUA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,456 mi
Last recorded165,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 GUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 165,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 159,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 159,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 150,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED BUT SECURE AND BEAM IMAGE NOT AFFECTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR FOG LENS FADING SLIGHTLY

VERY SLIGHT DISTORTION OF O/S/R TYRE

Fail 19 Apr 2019 150,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH AIMS TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED BUT SECURE AND BEAM IMAGE NOT AFFECTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR FOG LENS FADING SLIGHTLY

VERY SLIGHT DISTORTION OF O/S/R TYRE

Pass 8 May 2018 147,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 143,700 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and bold outer edges

Fail 9 May 2017 143,700 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and bold outer edges

Pass 9 May 2016 137,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 131,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 131,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 126,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 119,560 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 119,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 112,031 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 99,211 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,919 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GUA 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 65.2%.

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 YL53 GUA, 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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YL53 GUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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