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EF55 KCV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,262 mi
Last recorded217,262 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 217,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 217,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light sharp edge (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 190,015 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 190,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 142,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,856 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 104,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,707 miles

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,761 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,279 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 16,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EF55 KCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF55 KCV, 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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EF55 KCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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