CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML04 KFZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

147,868 mi
Last recorded147,868 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 147,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 2 Apr 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2024 145,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 143,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 143,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 140,154 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 140,128 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 126,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,108 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

front nudge bar insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2019 118,107 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

front nudge bar insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,226 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 107,018 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,725 miles

Damage offside bodywork area.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage offside bodywork area.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake disc badly corroded.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

sliding door does not open

Fail 22 Jan 2013 85,064 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

sliding door does not open

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,630 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,422 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 68,406 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,119 miles

front number plate stained

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front brake hose twisted

nearside front wheel trim only,fitted

no spare wheel in carrier

play in nearside front track rod end

rear brake pads very low

slight damage to nearside outer seat belt

windscreen scratched by nearside wiper,blade does not reach end of stiffeners

Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,119 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wheel trim only,fitted

no spare wheel in carrier

front number plate stained

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front brake hose twisted

play in nearside front track rod end

rear brake pads very low

slight damage to nearside outer seat belt

windscreen scratched by nearside wiper,blade does not reach end of stiffeners

Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,040 miles

play in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,125 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML04 KFZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ML04 KFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML04 KFZ?

You can check the full history of ML04 KFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML04 KFZ registered?

ML04 KFZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is ML04 KFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 KFZ shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML04 KFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML04 KFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.