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KG55 BUA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,503 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,502 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle loading door. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 97,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower light len,s (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,283 miles

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 87,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side (6.2.B.2)

engine oil low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,012 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,317 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,541 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 63,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brakes appear in poor conditon recommend full inspection

Pass 9 May 2012 56,933 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 9 May 2012 56,933 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,037 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,101 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 31,771 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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KG55 BUA 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 58.8%.

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 KG55 BUA, 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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KG55 BUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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