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KF55 RYJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 RYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,445 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 127,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,034 miles

Front off side and front near side shockers showing signs of leakage

Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs heavy corroded

Front off side and front near side shockers showing signs of leakage

Near side front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,626 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside side door handle loose

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside side door handle loose

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,870 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,869 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front to rear cable broken (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire broken loose and insecure (3.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,060 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,525 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,917 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,674 miles

Oil leak

cluth pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

cluth pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,537 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

high level stop light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,617 miles

engine oil dip stick filler cap defective

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,617 miles

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

engine oil dip stick filler cap defective

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,572 miles

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

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

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 RYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KF55 RYJ, 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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KF55 RYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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