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KW53 TWS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,851 mi
Last recorded163,851 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 TWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 163,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 167,714 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 162,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 153,284 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 146,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,838 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component has an unsafe modification leg top mount excess play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,513 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,253 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracked tread

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracked tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracked tread

Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracked tread

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

Offside Front tyre has cracked tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracked tread

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 48,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,444 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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KW53 TWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW53 TWS, 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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What year was KW53 TWS registered?

KW53 TWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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