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VK05 OEV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,266 mi
Last recorded130,266 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 130,266 miles

Residue on PAS pump

Steering has slight play in nearside rack arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 130,266 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Residue on PAS pump

Steering has slight play in nearside rack arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 113,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 95,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 117,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 116,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 OEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK05 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

VK05 OEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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