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KJ05 AYS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 AYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 167,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,322 miles

Front Brake Imbalance: 23%

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake Imbalance: 21%

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers deteriorating

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

steering rack inner tie-rod joints slightly worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 1 Mar 2016 156,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Brake Imbalance: 23%

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake Imbalance: 21%

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers deteriorating

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

steering rack inner tie-rod joints slightly worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Feb 2015 149,083 miles

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both front tyre's are starting to crack

Both rear brake discs are corroded around the edge's

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front brake disc's are worn and lipped

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall and within the tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2015 149,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both front tyre's are starting to crack

Both rear brake discs are corroded around the edge's

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front brake disc's are worn and lipped

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall and within the tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 143,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,145 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center caps fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,432 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 122,818 miles

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front steering rack has slight play.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn.

Van has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 117,202 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 117,202 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 117,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

suspect alternator not working

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KJ05 AYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ05 AYS, 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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KJ05 AYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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