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KY04 BXU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,118 mi
Last recorded248,118 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 248,118 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 233,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 233,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 219,218 miles

heavey oil leak on engine

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 217,649 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs worn.

Both rear tyres worn and approaching tread wear limits.

Heavy oil leak on engine.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,942 miles

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

n.s/f sill damaged

n/s mirror slight crack

Fail 25 Aug 2011 141,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n.s/f sill damaged

n/s mirror slight crack

Pass 25 Sep 2010 135,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2009 118,883 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 118,879 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 118,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,227 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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KY04 BXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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