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KD54 VEK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

159,386 mi
Last recorded159,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 159,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

abs pump corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside front support bar corroded and holed

Fail 16 Dec 2021 147,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside front support bar corroded and holed

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,844 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 133,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Drive shaft centre bearing has movement in housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges. 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose fixing to strut corroded away

Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,701 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 28 Dec 2018 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded and broken

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded and broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked along bottom (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded but still secure

Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,424 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap snapped (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked along bottom (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded but still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,779 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise engine management light on when tested

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,776 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine governed unable to get emission test no smoke.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 57,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine governed unable to get emission test no smoke.

service light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,472 miles

Emission too low to recive printout

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,472 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Emission too low to recive printout

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,998 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 29,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 29,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long wire section of handbrake cable is quite corroded Advise replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,019 miles

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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KD54 VEK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KD54 VEK, 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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KD54 VEK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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