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KC05 HCU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 HCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 131,878 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,576 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,408 miles

different tyre sizes front and rear

offside front abs wire displaced

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2013 117,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

different tyre sizes front and rear

offside front abs wire displaced

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,507 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,248 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 157,882 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 100,313 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 HCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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