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VA05 KLU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,329 mi
Last recorded160,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 KLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 160,329 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 157,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 156,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coil light on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,385 miles

play/lift at o/s/f mcpherson strut upper mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2017 142,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 159,420 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn (pads low)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in both front antiroll bar D-bushes

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Aug 2014 159,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn (pads low)

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in both front antiroll bar D-bushes

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 May 2013 147,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 147,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 139,470 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2012 139,470 miles

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

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 117,250 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 95,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 95,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,829 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn - pads worn thin

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Sep 2009 77,829 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn - pads worn thin

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,318 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VA05 KLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA05 KLU, 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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VA05 KLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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