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KU53 KKJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,281 mi
Last recorded149,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 KKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 149,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front wiper insecure

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

Rear both rear light units slight interaction

aleternator belt deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2020 149,264 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front wiper insecure

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

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

Rear both rear light units slight interaction

aleternator belt deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,000 miles

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

Cooling level low

Engine inlet pipe insecure

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess by caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,781 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases By cat (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Cooling level low

Engine inlet pipe insecure

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess by caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,846 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiring broken by n/s/f Rad

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front vent pipe not insecure by steering rack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 135,846 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiring broken by n/s/f Rad

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front vent pipe not insecure by steering rack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 129,064 miles

ECM light ON

Nearside Front 1 x wheel nut missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear trailer side lamp not working

cooling level low

Fail 29 Dec 2016 129,064 miles

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

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

ECM light ON

Nearside Front 1 x wheel nut missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear trailer side lamp not working

cooling level low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,984 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,329 miles

lower drivers door mirror missing

tow bar electical socket damaded

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

lower drivers door mirror missing

tow bar electical socket damaded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low depth offside front tyre - 3mm

tow bar electrics socket damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low depth offside front tyre - 3mm

tow bar electrics socket damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,395 miles

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

oil leak - play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,751 miles

slight play N/S track rod inner joint

Fail 17 Dec 2010 81,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,983 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 70,982 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,991 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,412 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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KU53 KKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KU53 KKJ, 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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KU53 KKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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