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KY04 BXA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,962 mi
Last recorded217,962 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 217,962 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative coilover lower spring locking nut missing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components coilover lower spring locking nut missing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat pivot points worn / movement

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear bumper bar / bracket corroded away

tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 217,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pedal anti slip material worn

clutch pedal anti slip material missing

high level stop lamp not working

nearside sill damaged

o/s reverse lamp loose

oil leaks

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

shock absorber has slight worn bush n/s/r

small split to n/s wiper blade

small stone chip front windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2021 217,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

high level stop lamp not working

nearside sill damaged

o/s reverse lamp loose

oil leaks

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

small split to n/s wiper blade

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2020 216,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 215,220 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four. Also slightly stretched onto the rim but seated correctly ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 207,452 miles

Temporary reflector fitted offside rear

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 207,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 193,094 miles

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

after market lowered susp kit fitted

intermittant fault on hazzard switch

Fail 31 Oct 2013 190,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2013 190,401 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Oct 2012 180,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 180,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

smoke excessive until the 'chip' was removed from the engine

Fail 1 Sep 2011 168,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear suspension modified and lowered

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 168,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear suspension modified and lowered

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,840 miles

BMW wheels and low profile tyres fitted

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 springs cut but locate when suspension lowered if the steering is in teh right position

minimal suspension movement

off side front tyre sidewall deteriorated and leaking air

slight play in the ns of teh steering rack

suspension lowered all round

windscreen chipped just below swept area - advise fixing before it cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2009 128,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil springs chopped but seats correctly when lowered - advise correct springs

reduced clearance on all bumpstops

windscreen chipped on ns - advise replacement

Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,876 miles

coil springs chopped but seats correctly when lowered - advise correct springs

reduced clearance on all bumpstops

windscreen chipped on ns - advise replacement

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,856 miles

suspension is lowered - must ride awfull - advise putting the standard stuff back on

Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,856 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension is lowered - must ride awfull - advise putting the standard stuff back on

Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,314 miles

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

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

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

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 BXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY04 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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