2004 Vauxhall Design 1.6L Petrol · SM54 CVR
2004 Vauxhall Design (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 158,831 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL DESIGN
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
SM54 CVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 158,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM54 CVR Mileage History
- 05/09/2023154,636 mi
- 23/10/2024156,886 mi+2,250 mi
- 24/10/2024156,900 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/2025158,754 mi+1,854 mi
- 15/09/2025158,831 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 2,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM54 CVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Design (SM54 CVR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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