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KB04 HCE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

295,549 mi
Last recorded295,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 HCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 295,549 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 295,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator insecure n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 295,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 293,997 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 293,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 290,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 286,662 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 286,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 282,210 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 282,156 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower engine mount slight play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 282,093 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 268,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 239,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 216,763 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 216,763 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 198,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 177,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 176,504 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 176,504 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 158,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 158,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 133,214 miles

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

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

front brake discs part worn and rusty

Fail 23 May 2011 133,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs part worn and rusty

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 111,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 111,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 82,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 59,322 miles

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

front discs & pads worn

Fail 7 May 2008 59,322 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs & pads worn

o/s/r brake caliper not adjusted correctly

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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KB04 HCE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KB04 HCE, 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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KB04 HCE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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