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KL05 VFA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,831 mi
Last recorded186,831 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 186,831 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 186,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 186,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 186,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 186,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 186,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade to small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 183,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 183,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 173,528 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear coil springs surface corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 173,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear coil springs surface corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 163,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 163,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 149,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 135,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 124,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,753 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,753 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,928 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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KL05 VFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KL05 VFA, 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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KL05 VFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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