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KY05 SPV

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,666 mi
Last recorded160,666 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 160,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 154,097 miles

Corrosion in general to underside in general

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 145,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 132,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,440 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 117,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,438 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,425 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack leaking n/s (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,827 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,138 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,221 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,632 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 43,104 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf tyre inner edge bald.(tracking out).

Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,001 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 SPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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