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KY05 SKX

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 SKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central prop shaft mount rubber worn ,deteriorated

front suspension strut top mount , some wear movement

Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rear sensors , mounting brackets on differential corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount ,some wear movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

lower engine coolant radiator deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2023 72,159 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount ,some wear movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

lower engine coolant radiator deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount some wear , movement

Offside Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower engine coolant radiator deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,232 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,289 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,437 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,702 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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KY05 SKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY05 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY05 SKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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