CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL05 KWN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

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

RegistrationGL05 KWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
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

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 161,521 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 161,521 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 158,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 158,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 153,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 153,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 97,992 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

CENTRAL HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED AND STARTING TO FREY AT REAR

O/S/F FOG LENS BROKEN

Fail 29 May 2019 97,992 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

CENTRAL HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED AND STARTING TO FREY AT REAR

O/S/F FOG LENS BROKEN

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,125 miles

FRONT O/S FOG LIGHT LENZ BROKEN

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

O/S/F OUTRIGGER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,886 miles

O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED / CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICATOR IS ON (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED / CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,623 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,297 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,297 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 83,158 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 29 Jun 2014 83,158 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,310 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,070 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK AND N/S TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,844 miles

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,268 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

GL05 KWN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL05 KWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL05 KWN?

You can check the full history of GL05 KWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL05 KWN registered?

GL05 KWN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is GL05 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 KWN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL05 KWN 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 GL05 KWN. 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.