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KC05 HYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 HYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,738 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 166,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel caliper lever seized (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,234 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 70,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,221 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

SCREEN CRACKED,BUT NOT YET IN SWEPT AREA.

WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 59,221 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SCREEN CRACKED,BUT NOT YET IN SWEPT AREA.

WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Pass 9 May 2008 39,292 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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 HYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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