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KC05 GXA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 GXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,021 miles

Offside Front Hole in outer seal

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 160,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Hole in outer seal

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 157,101 miles

Nearside Front Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

High level brake light inopp

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2019 156,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light inopp

Nearside Front Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2018 151,981 miles

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

Rear LAMPS DAMAGED

Fail 8 Jun 2018 151,921 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE HAVE DAMAGE AND TRIMS MISSING LEAVING CLIPS EXPOSED LIKELY TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO PEDESTRIANS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted BOLT EXPOSED O/S (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear LAMPS DAMAGED

Pass 5 Jun 2017 143,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test BOOKS+PAPERWORK ETC ()

Nearside INTERNAL DOOR OPERATING HANDLE INSECURE BUT STILL OPENING THE DOOR

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Rear ODD SPRINGS ON REAR OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF OIL FROM STEERING RACK

Fail 1 Jun 2017 143,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE OPERATION LEVER (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working + HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower BALL JOINT INCORRECTLY FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test BOOKS+PAPERWORK ETC ()

Nearside INTERNAL DOOR OPERATING HANDLE INSECURE BUT STILL OPENING THE DOOR

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear ODD SPRINGS ON REAR OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF OIL FROM STEERING RACK

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,671 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 118,007 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 118,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 109,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,257 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,087 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 37,823 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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KC05 GXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KC05 GXA, 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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KC05 GXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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