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KV55 NVH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,075 mi
Last recorded183,075 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 NVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 183,075 miles

Front wipers slightly defective

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracking

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

engine oil and coolant leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2020 178,190 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly defective

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 172,956 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 172,952 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 15 kg (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged park brake mechanism seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall excessive cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 165,736 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 156,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 147,472 miles

engine management light displayed

Fail 18 Feb 2016 147,472 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour illuminating white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel calliper / cable faulty (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light displayed

Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side inner drive shaft oil seal adrift / insecure - leaking oil

engine oil level @minimum

Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 126,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 119,093 miles

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

advise front discs

Fail 18 Feb 2012 119,093 miles

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

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

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

advise front discs

Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 112,890 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,062 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 105,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door trim loose

Fail 24 Nov 2009 101,325 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door trim loose

front & rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,034 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 80,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KV55 NVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KV55 NVH, 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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KV55 NVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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