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VK55 MKM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,083 mi
Last recorded112,083 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 MKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 112,083 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 112,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear outer tread

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,960 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,493 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,625 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and perished on outside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,152 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front doior handle lose

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,317 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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VK55 MKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK55 MKM, 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 VK55 MKM registered?

VK55 MKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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