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KY05 ACO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,530 mi
Last recorded215,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 ACO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 215,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

hazard switch broken but still working

Pass 5 May 2017 211,809 miles

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

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

hazard swith cover missing but still worikng

washers partially blocked

Fail 3 May 2017 211,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

hazard swith cover missing but still worikng

washers partially blocked

Pass 12 Apr 2016 206,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 204,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,905 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 199,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2012 189,608 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Engine management light illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2012 187,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Air bag light illuminated.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2011 176,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 164,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

main beam switch slightly sticky in operation

nearside plastic trims missing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 164,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

main beam switch slightly sticky in operation

nearside plastic trims missing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 149,268 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 149,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing area

Spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Feb 2008 119,293 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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KY05 ACO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY05 ACO, 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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KY05 ACO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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