2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · BL53 FRV
2004 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 209,114 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL53 FRV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
- 209,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL53 FRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro (BL53 FRV) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BL53 FRV Mileage History
- 26/10/2021209,077 mi
- 29/10/2021209,114 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 4,507 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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