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BV05 KGO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,223 mi
Last recorded139,223 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,223 miles

24% front brake imbalance

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside upper windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 28 Feb 2013 139,223 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside upper windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2011 133,373 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Oct 2011 133,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear brake light not working

play in steering rack ends

powewr steering level low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,695 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,211 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,201 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV05 KGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV05 KGO, 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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BV05 KGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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