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KG55 CWK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,411 mi
Last recorded186,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 186,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrossion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 167,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,593 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers in poor condition

centre rear lower engine mounting worn

damage to various light lenses

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres worn on edges

knock from steering rack

offside front wheel trim missing

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

service light on

suspect possible fault with abs system

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2016 154,593 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed side loading door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers in poor condition

centre rear lower engine mounting worn

damage to various light lenses

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres worn on edges

knock from steering rack

offside front wheel trim missing

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

service light on

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 May 2015 143,667 miles

bonnet release lever loose

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

clutch judder

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front indicator light and nearside rear light damaged

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

oil seepage

oily substance leaking from cargo area above fuel tank

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 May 2015 143,667 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release lever loose

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

clutch judder

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front indicator light and nearside rear light damaged

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

oil seepage

oily substance leaking from cargo area above fuel tank

service light on

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

washers poorly aimed

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 132,462 miles

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

windscreen chip

Fail 29 May 2014 132,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

windscreen chip

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 118,450 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 91,083 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,151 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,623 miles

Adsvise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end but acceptable.

Advise slight play in front steering rack but acceptable.

Advise spare tyre is flat.

Advise washers low on windscreen but acceptable.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Adsvise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end but acceptable.

Advise slight play in front steering rack but acceptable.

Advise spare tyre is flat.

Advise washers low on windscreen but acceptable.

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

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