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T23 GKT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,708 mi
Last recorded57,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 GKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,708 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slight (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread 215\50\15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front crossmember mounting area corroded holed\\\ marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded\ holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear roof marker nsr osr (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slight (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread 215\50\15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,399 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch and auxiliary belt cover slightly loose

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 156,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch and auxiliary belt cover slightly loose

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

Pass 31 May 2025 56,517 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring's corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 143,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 137,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 137,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 54,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2023 130,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 54,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,404 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cracking close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle seats in back (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cracking close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 50,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to offside rear [chalked] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,800 miles

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking Brake has only just requirements

Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,017 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking Brake has only just requirements

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,041 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both wiperblades smearing screen slightly

noise from o/s front wheel bearing

o/s rear top marker light faded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,001 miles

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

o/s rear top marker light faded

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,033 miles

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 12,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,924 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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T23 GKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T23 GKT, 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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T23 GKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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