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W7 KWL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 KWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,839 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 116,839 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 114,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,350 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suggest replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer part of tread

Fail 7 Oct 2019 89,350 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suggest replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer part of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen SUSPECT BULB FAULT (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

DIESEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,668 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BALL JOINT RIVET TO LOWER ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,842 miles

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

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,709 miles

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,917 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.4mm,,,,Offside rear tyre 2.1mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,354 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 36,832 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 30,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,358 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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W7 KWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W7 KWL, 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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W7 KWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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