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MV05 KHW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,899 mi
Last recorded141,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,899 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 141,687 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,306 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 141,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,906 miles

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 139,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,003 miles

top o/s engine mount starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,357 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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MV05 KHW 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 86.4%.

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 MV05 KHW, 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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MV05 KHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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