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KJ04 NLF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,271 mi
Last recorded176,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 NLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 176,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 172,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 171,981 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 171,979 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 167,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 162,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 162,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large hole in tread, down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,969 miles

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

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

front pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,623 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING BUT DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS WIRED UP.

SMALL SCREW IN THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

THE NSF INDICATOR OUTER LENS IS MISSING

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR THE LEGAL MIN IN PLACES

Fail 23 Feb 2018 141,623 miles

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

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

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

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING BUT DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS WIRED UP.

SMALL SCREW IN THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

THE NSF INDICATOR OUTER LENS IS MISSING

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR THE LEGAL MIN IN PLACES

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,085 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 138,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,147 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,147 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,948 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 118,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 106,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,501 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

reverse lights inop

Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,501 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,234 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,822 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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KJ04 NLF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ04 NLF, 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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KJ04 NLF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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