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KW05 GZT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,929 mi
Last recorded187,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 GZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 187,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 187,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 185,831 miles

Front anti roll bar d bushes has play

Front out riggers rusty nearside and offside

Fail 19 Jul 2022 185,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front anti roll bar d bushes has play

Front out riggers rusty nearside and offside

Pass 28 Jul 2021 183,683 miles

nearside and offside front outriggers rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 180,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 180,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure front strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 177,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 174,237 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE NO WIRES BROKEN BUT PLASTIC COVER MISSING IN PLACES EXPOSING BARE WIRES (1.1.15 (a))

DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT ON

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 174,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NEARSIDE 50KGS / OFFSIDE 20KGS / LITTLE OR NO EFFORT ON BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONTS (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE NO WIRES BROKEN BUT PLASTIC COVER MISSING IN PLACES EXPOSING BARE WIRES (1.1.15 (a))

DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT ON

SERVICE / SPANNER LIGHT ON

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 170,770 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HANDBRAKE CABLE NO WIRES BROKEN BUT PLASTIC COVER MISSING IN PLACES EXPOSING BARE WIRES (3.5.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 170,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on ONCE SWITCHED ON WONT PARK OR STOP (8.2.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HANDBRAKE CABLE NO WIRES BROKEN BUT PLASTIC COVER MISSING IN PLACES EXPOSING BARE WIRES (3.5.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 167,473 miles

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

Handbrake cable (from lever) outer casing deteriorated exposing metal cable

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

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

Nsr seatbelt buckle intermitently difficult to engage and release.

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertray fitted restricting view of various items

Fail 25 Jul 2016 167,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Handbrake cable (from lever) outer casing deteriorated exposing metal cable

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

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

Nsr seatbelt buckle intermitently difficult to engage and release.

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertray fitted restricting view of various items

Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 156,555 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 156,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 149,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 149,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 133,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 114,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 114,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper park mechanism faulty

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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KW05 GZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW05 GZT, 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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KW05 GZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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