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KJ55 VLK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,732 mi
Last recorded152,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 VLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 152,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 152,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,392 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 108,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,096 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,096 miles

Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES NOT TESTED (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016
Fail 10 Dec 2016

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring broken O/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,966 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 137,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 136,359 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 136,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,563 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 125,563 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 94,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KJ55 VLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KJ55 VLK, 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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KJ55 VLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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