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LN04 XKU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

119,812 mi
Last recorded119,812 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 XKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 119,812 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,617 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,595 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear footbrake effort low

Offside Rear footbrake effort low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,912 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside seat belt slow to retrack

Rear step corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 92,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside seat belt slow to retrack

Rear step corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT HAS VERY SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

HAZZARD SWITCH STICKY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT HAS VERY SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

HAZZARD SWITCH STICKY

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE / BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR STEP CORRODED

VARIOUS BODY PANELS DAMAGED

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FROM LOAD VALVE TO FRONT @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR TO LOAD VALVE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

REAR STEP CORRODED

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface OFFSIDE REAR SLIGHT DAMAGE (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FROM LOAD VALVE TO FRONT @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR TO LOAD VALVE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

REAR STEP CORRODED

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface OFFSIDE REAR SLIGHT DAMAGE (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine + Gearbox ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,168 miles

Diesel glow light on

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

Play in inner rack arm

Steering rack damp

Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakefluid on minimum

Diesel glow light on

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

Play in inner rack arm

Steering rack damp

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,757 miles

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,753 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres aged (7yrs/8yrs) and badly perished

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

ECU warning lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside front tyre worn badly on the outer tread shoulder

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre aged (6yrs)

Spare tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres aged (7yrs/8yrs) and badly perished

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

ECU warning lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside front tyre worn badly on the outer tread shoulder

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre aged (6yrs)

Spare tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,878 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,878 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,214 miles

side wall cut cords ok

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side wall cut cords ok

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,233 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 43,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,284 miles

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

engine management light on codes read 1001 176 77 egr valve ecu voltage boost pressure sensor

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,096 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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LN04 XKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LN04 XKU, 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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LN04 XKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2004.

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