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MB04 KZU

2004 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 KZU
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 104,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,345 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,642 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure idler arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Lada Niva?

Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,339
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Stop lamp not working 127
Headlamp aim too low 115
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MB04 KZU is a 2004 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Lada Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB04 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Niva typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MB04 KZU registered?

MB04 KZU is a 2004 Lada Niva, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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