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KD05 EMJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,295 mi
Last recorded166,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 166,295 miles

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

Front fuel tank strap corroded away, rear strap corroded. but tank still connected to body of vehicle by all four bolts and one strap so secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Aftermarket indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulses lightly when indicator in use (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF both bushes splitting resulting in minimal movement. OSF front bush splitting, no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF outrigger box sections corroded through, not part of prescribed area, load bearing or any component mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 166,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside has no pattern and aiming very low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped during handbrake test (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front fuel tank strap corroded away, rear strap corroded. but tank still connected to body of vehicle by all four bolts and one strap so secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Aftermarket indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulses lightly when indicator in use (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF both bushes splitting resulting in minimal movement. OSF front bush splitting, no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF outrigger box sections corroded through, not part of prescribed area, load bearing or any component mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 166,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 166,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,707 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 148,013 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 148,013 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 148,012 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever high and also just passed required efficiency

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 148,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever high and also just passed required efficiency

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 142,022 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 142,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2016 129,897 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,241 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 28,990 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

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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KD05 EMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KD05 EMJ, 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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KD05 EMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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