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KY04 BWP

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,230 mi
Last recorded173,230 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside third @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mounting has slight ply

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside third @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components showing age related corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 161,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,857 miles

endfloat play in o/s steering rack end

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorating cracking

n/s/f tyre almost on wear markers

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2021 150,560 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thinner than o/s

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play and upper dust cover deteriorating cracking

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

rear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

slight end float in o/s steering rack end

Fail 14 Jan 2021 150,557 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thinner than o/s

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play and upper dust cover deteriorating cracking

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

rear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

slight end float in o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,235 miles

faint wiper scratches on windscreen from wipers

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to crack slightly

slight end float on o/s steering rack end

slight misting of oils on steering rack

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bad earth on o/s/r sidelight (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weaping from n/s steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

both rear inner brake pads cant be seen clearly for visual inspection

n/s windscreen washer jet weak

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking deteriorating

oil leak

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated to lower spring stop (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bad earth on o/s/r sidelight (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weaping from n/s steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

both rear inner brake pads cant be seen clearly for visual inspection

n/s windscreen washer jet weak

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking deteriorating

oil leak

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,498 miles

Front discs getting corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner rack rod end has slight play

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 125,667 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 4 May 2016 125,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front side light dim

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,766 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces pitting

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower to outer edge

o/s/r handbrake cable outer protective plasic cover missing and outer cable showing slight corrosion

slight end float in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 May 2014 113,800 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces slight rust pitting

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning and approching end of working travel

n/s/r inner brake pad pad wearing slightly low

o/s/r handbrake cable outer plastic cover coming off in centre slight surface corrosion on outer cable

slight end float in o/s steering rack end

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

slight oil leak from gearbox ?

Pass 9 May 2013 105,933 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 105,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,033 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 95,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 95,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 85,263 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 80,412 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 75,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 68,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KY04 BWP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY04 BWP, 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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KY04 BWP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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