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A1 FWY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 122,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BORDERLINE FAILURE, only just meets requirements. Plastic corrosion. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 120,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first criteria applies. (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows including quarter glass. (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 120,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to plastic corrosion of headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first criteria applies. (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows including quarter glass. (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 119,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 116,929 miles

Electric cable running underneath vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,525 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 115,525 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,240 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,239 miles

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,526 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 103,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,009 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded and worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,941 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,477 miles

Both front tyres low and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres low and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 592,836 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 592,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perished/cracked but not exposing cords

nearside front sidelight illuminated when tapped

offside rear brake is lightly binding

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,613 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perished/cracked but not exposing cords

nearside front sidelight illuminated when tapped

offside rear brake is lightly binding

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,030 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut not reaching cords

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,453 miles

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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A1 FWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 A1 FWY, 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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A1 FWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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