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BJ05 KZR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 188,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 187,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 186,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 183,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ok with cat tool (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ok with cat tool (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 175,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 167,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 153,260 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 153,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 144,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,236 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,236 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,576 miles

Slight play steering rack end

o/s rear tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,607 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brake pads wearing thin.Both rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,245 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing thin.Both rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 76,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 76,118 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 66,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 66,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,835 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,371 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,100 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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BJ05 KZR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ05 KZR, 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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BJ05 KZR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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