2004 Vauxhall Vivaro · 16,065 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2004 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Vivaro years (16,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 52.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 155,512
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,065
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.4% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.5%
- Suspension27.7%
- Brakes23.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors14.4%
- Steering12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Tyres6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.19%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.46%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.66%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 5.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.06%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.53%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.16%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.1%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Vivaro years (16,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.19% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.46% of tests), position lamp not working (7.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 155,512 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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