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FD55 KZB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 KZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 117,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSR shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSR shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,766 miles

Corrosion to NSR shock

Corrosion to spare wheel carrier

Corrosion OSR spring

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play detected in both front top strut mount bearings when suspended

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion OSR spring

Corrosion to NSR shock

Corrosion to spare wheel carrier

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play detected in both front top strut mount bearings when suspended

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,383 miles

Brake fluid partly contaminated - will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to NSR shock

Corrosion to spare wheel carrier

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess signs of perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid near minimum in resrvoir

Play detected on both top strut mounts when suspended

Fail 12 Aug 2019 98,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid partly contaminated - will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to NSR shock

Corrosion to spare wheel carrier

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess signs of perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid near minimum in resrvoir

Play detected on both top strut mounts when suspended

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn but unable to check thickness of friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Play detected in both drop links

Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Play detected in both drop links

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,509 miles

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Front tyres on 5mm tread depth

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,509 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Front tyres on 5mm tread depth

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,883 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 43,967 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,181 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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FD55 KZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD55 KZB, 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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FD55 KZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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