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KM05 FWL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

148,556 mi
Last recorded148,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 148,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 140,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 125,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,001 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front seat missing therefore no seat belt check carried out for this seat

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,625 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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KM05 FWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KM05 FWL, 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 KM05 FWL registered?

KM05 FWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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