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K99 ABW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,319 mi
Last recorded221,319 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 ABW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 221,319 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 221,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters must be 79mm high (0.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after application of handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after application of handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 216,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 212,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 212,901 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 208,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 205,513 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 205,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear section before first rear brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 202,678 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 192,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat base is worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

spare wheel carrier is loose on fixings but secure ... no spare wheel fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 192,893 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' affecting the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat base is worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

spare wheel carrier is loose on fixings but secure ... no spare wheel fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 178,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 178,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 161,026 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 161,021 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 145,841 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 145,841 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,948 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,677 miles

OSF track rod end dust cover split

Slight play in OS rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belongings in rear of van

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in NSF tyre (195/65/16c)

OSF track rod end dust cover split

Slight play in OS rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belongings in rear of van

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,019 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K99 ABW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 K99 ABW, 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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K99 ABW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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