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VN05 KVG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

184,044 mi
Last recorded184,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 184,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive At crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 184,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive At crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 180,860 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease, both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease, both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease, both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 180,860 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 174,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 174,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 171,829 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 171,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 169,648 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 169,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 167,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 158,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,283 miles

play in steering rack o/s & n/s rod.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 151,178 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

play in steering rack o/s & n/s rod.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 141,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 141,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 133,341 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,016 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 107,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,724 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,288 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall poss slight bulge

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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VN05 KVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VN05 KVG, 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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VN05 KVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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