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BG05 WKT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,745 mi
Last recorded177,745 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 177,745 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 177,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 174,122 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 173,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 167,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 162,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 155,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 153,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 153,106 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,753 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 144,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade beginning to split

O/S/F & N/S/F headlamp internal headlamp bulb reflectors are insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 137,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade beginning to split

O/S/F & N/S/F headlamp internal headlamp bulb reflectors are insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,074 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 109,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 96,615 miles

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

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

wet day

Fail 15 May 2013 96,615 miles

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

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

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

wet day

Pass 22 May 2012 83,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness to both rack gaiters

front brake discs worn

slight play in rack

Fail 21 May 2012 83,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness to both rack gaiters

front brake discs worn

slight play in rack

Pass 27 May 2011 66,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,630 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 51,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 50,877 miles

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

cover under engine

slight play in o/s rack knuckle

Pass 11 May 2009 41,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover under engine

Pass 21 May 2008 29,571 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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BG05 WKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 BG05 WKT, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 WKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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