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KB53 UOL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

234,828 mi
Last recorded234,828 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 UOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 234,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 234,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 232,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 231,601 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 228,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 228,422 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 224,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

windscreen wipers dont turn off

Fail 1 Oct 2020 224,530 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

windscreen wipers dont turn off

Pass 8 Apr 2019 219,379 miles

wipers dont park

Fail 5 Apr 2019 219,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wipers dont park

Pass 4 Apr 2018 218,648 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body wet due to weather

Fail 3 Apr 2018 218,639 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body wet due to weather

Pass 4 Apr 2017 217,478 miles

oil leak & under body covers fitted

play in steering rack & front bottom ball joints

Fail 28 Mar 2017 217,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak & under body covers fitted

play in steering rack & front bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Apr 2016 216,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 216,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 201,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 201,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 185,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 184,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 167,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 167,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 156,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 155,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 140,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 121,458 miles

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs slightly rusting on inner linings.

n/s/front indicator lamp cracked.

o/s/front fog lamp broken.

small cracks in windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,611 miles

front discs slightly rusting on inner linings.

n/s/front indicator lamp cracked.

o/s/front fog lamp broken.

small cracks in windscreen.

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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KB53 UOL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KB53 UOL, 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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KB53 UOL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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