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KR55 EYL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,882 mi
Last recorded172,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 172,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 172,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 160,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 156,829 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,969 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,053 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly lazy

oil leak

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,200 miles

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

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

oil leak

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,988 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,988 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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KR55 EYL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR55 EYL, 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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KR55 EYL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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