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KD05 GZU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

229,871 mi
Last recorded229,871 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 229,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 229,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 229,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 229,117 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 225,487 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 225,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 217,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 212,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 204,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 190,465 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 190,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 172,776 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 154,884 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 154,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 140,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 114,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,087 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,847 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 88,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,373 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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KD05 GZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD05 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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