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KU55 XVX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,410 mi
Last recorded157,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 157,410 miles

offside front link bar has slight play

offside rear brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2020 157,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front link bar has slight play

offside rear brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 130,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 121,541 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,541 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,738 miles

Van heavily loaded

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Van heavily loaded

Fail 29 Dec 2012 107,442 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

both lower body seals have damage

front fuel tank securing strap damaged

warning lamp on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,874 miles

hazard switch top missing

small crack in top of screen not yet in swept area

Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Hazard switch top missing.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,315 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road tyres incorrect load rating

slight play in n/s and o/s of power steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,559 miles

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

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

both inner steering arms ball joints have slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both inner steering arms ball joints have slight play

Pass 27 May 2009 54,813 miles

engine undertray fitted

offside front and offside rear tyre cuts to tread area

slight play in steering rack arms on both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,031 miles

Nearside Outer 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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KU55 XVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KU55 XVX, 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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KU55 XVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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