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MK04 TEA

2004 Lada Riva

Black Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,867 mi
Last recorded27,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 TEA
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 27,867 miles

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 27,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,867 miles

Exhaust mount missing rear section

Indicator tell tail not working

Near side stop lamp pale

Odometer reading the same as last test possibly faulty

Rear seats removed, rear seat belts not examined

Slight bind @ near side wheels

Fail 19 Mar 2024 27,867 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Down pipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount missing rear section

Indicator tell tail not working

Near side stop lamp pale

Odometer reading the same as last test possibly faulty

Rear seats removed, rear seat belts not examined

Slight bind @ near side wheels

Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,868 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Rear seats not fitted, seat belts not examined

Rear wheel bearing or differential noise

Slight brake bind near side

Slight exhaust blow front section

Fail 23 Feb 2023 27,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted.

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Slight exhaust blow front section.

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Surface corrosion to brake discs.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,333 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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MK04 TEA is a 2004 Lada Riva in Black with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK04 TEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK04 TEA registered?

MK04 TEA is a 2004 Lada Riva, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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