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KW05 VXX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

175,691 mi
Last recorded175,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 175,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 169,416 miles

Front brake pads getting worn

Front o/s and n/s inner steering rack joint slight play

Front tyres wearing on edges

under body dry and rusty in places

Pass 15 Jul 2024 163,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 156,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 149,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front slight oil leaks engine /gearbox

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot/bearing slight weep off oil

Offside Front Inner c/v joint slight leak off grease

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s rear on 2mm wear band

Fail 1 Aug 2022 149,808 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front slight oil leaks engine /gearbox

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot/bearing slight weep off oil

Offside Front Inner c/v joint slight leak off grease

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s rear on 2mm wear band

Pass 25 Jul 2021 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX DRIVE SEALS STRIP CHECK SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERBODY ALL OK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES

Fail 25 Jul 2021 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX DRIVE SEALS STRIP CHECK SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY ALL OK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES

Pass 13 Jul 2020 133,995 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wax oil needed

Fail 10 Jul 2020 133,994 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wax oil needed

Pass 4 Aug 2019 126,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres cracked and perished old change soon all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 4 Aug 2019 126,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres cracked and perished old change soon all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working changed (3.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,496 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped on rbt (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,900 miles

play in o/s n/s inner rack joints

Fail 19 Jan 2016 109,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

play in o/s n/s inner rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,515 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,791 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 93,144 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,012 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 90,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,509 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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KW05 VXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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