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KF55 MGE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 MGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,106 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

centre stoplight not working //front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,106 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

centre stoplight not working //front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,508 miles

high level stoplight not working

slight damage to nsr tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2016 115,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level stoplight not working

slight damage to nsr tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 107,775 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

ns washer not working

oil dipstick incomplete

osf indicator damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,754 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nsf tyre on outer wall

Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,673 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight damage to nsf tyre on outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,240 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,157 miles

Minor Damage To N/S Reat Lamp Mouldimg/Trim

Minor Damage to N/S Rear Lamp

Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,157 miles

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

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

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

Minor Damage To N/S Reat Lamp Mouldimg/Trim

Minor Damage to N/S Rear Lamp

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,110 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KF55 MGE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KF55 MGE, 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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What year was KF55 MGE registered?

KF55 MGE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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