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KL05 VTA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,595 mi
Last recorded197,595 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 VTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 197,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 189,799 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 189,799 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 180,355 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

engine covers fitted

n/s rack arm has slight play

n/s washer jet weak

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2014 161,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release broken but still working at time of test

damage to offside outer sill

noise from cambelt area

Fail 13 Sep 2014 161,842 miles

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

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

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

noise from cambelt area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release broken but still working at time of test

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2013 154,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 147,521 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 133,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 114,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 114,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,572 miles

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

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

wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,167 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,020 miles

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

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

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

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 VTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTA, 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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What year was KL05 VTA registered?

KL05 VTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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