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KJ04 YHU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

301,573 mi
Last recorded301,573 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 301,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut/coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 301,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut/coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 286,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush outer casing corroding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 286,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush outer casing corroding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 271,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush badly corroded (sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 271,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Aux belt worn

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush badly corroded (sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 255,303 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 255,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 240,064 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 240,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 223,771 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside corner out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 223,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside corner out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 208,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 190,589 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside front chassis rails (to sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 190,589 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside front chassis rails (to sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 177,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

N/S/Front & Rear tyres scuffed badly on outer side walls.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Oil leak Gear box oil leaking from N/S drive shaft inner c.v boot. ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S. (1.1.A.3f)

Slight wear in steering rack assembly.

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S. (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large chip/Small crack in lower section of screen but not effecting view of the road. (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 177,735 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Wiring for fuel filter housing chaffed on engine mount. (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S. (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/Front & Rear tyres scuffed badly on outer side walls.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Oil leak Gear box oil leaking from N/S drive shaft inner c.v boot. ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S. (1.1.A.3f)

Slight wear in steering rack assembly.

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S. (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large chip/Small crack in lower section of screen but not effecting view of the road. (8.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 161,474 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 161,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Lower additional mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 145,660 miles

chip in windscreen

power steering belt noisy on tighten lock to lock

Fail 26 Oct 2015 145,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chip in windscreen

power steering belt noisy on tighten lock to lock

Pass 23 Oct 2014 131,323 miles

nearside front lower mirror missing

stone chip in screen on the limit

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front lower mirror missing

stone chip in screen on the limit

Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,042 miles

crack and scratch in windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2013 117,042 miles

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

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

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

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

crack and scratch in windscreen

front discs worn(condition of pads unknown)

nearside front tyre perished and small split in outer sidewall

some roughness in offside top strut mount

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,314 miles

stone chip and scratch in screen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 102,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front inner brake pads unknown due to limited vision

stone chip and scratch in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

front inner pads look low(limited vision),inner surfaces of front discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,246 miles

light scratch mark in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,813 miles

light scratch mark in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

light scratch mark in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

auxillary belt in poor condition

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight wear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,688 miles

auxillary belt in poor condition

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight wear

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,084 miles

no spair wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,899 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 YHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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