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HG04 KWU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,079 mi
Last recorded173,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 173,079 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 173,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 163,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 155,199 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 149,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Sep 2018 143,827 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 143,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front and offside rear wheels tight to by hand

Fail 4 Oct 2017 143,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front and offside rear wheels tight to by hand

Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear dust gard corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 142,351 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking right hand side of engine bay (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear dust gard corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 139,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 139,961 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,270 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat in poor condition

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 134,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat in poor condition

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air box damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air box damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,325 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,116 miles

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

n/s steerring rod slight movement

Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,725 miles

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

n/s tyre very low on pressure

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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HG04 KWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG04 KWU, 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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HG04 KWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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