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VK05 JGX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,667 mi
Last recorded147,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 JGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 147,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 141,448 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 131,069 miles

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

Nearside inner steering joint has slight play

Offside rack boot damp

Fail 16 May 2016 131,069 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Nearside inner steering joint has slight play

Offside rack boot damp

cut in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 127,294 miles

all 4 tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 123,648 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is in very poor condition

Fail 15 May 2014 123,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is in very poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 117,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 110,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 103,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 97,049 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2010 97,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2009 90,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,011 miles

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

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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VK05 JGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VK05 JGX, 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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What year was VK05 JGX registered?

VK05 JGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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