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FE05 KNC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,053 mi
Last recorded153,053 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 KNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 152,873 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 148,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 142,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 142,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,680 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 133,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,728 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTS BOTH N/S AND O/S

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,039 miles

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

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

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

van has been presented with stuff still in the back

van only just fits on mot ramp

Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

van has been presented with stuff still in the back

van only just fits on mot ramp

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,487 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 74,794 miles

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

back of van full of tools & wood

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,794 miles

back of van full of tools & wood

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,387 miles

front brake pads look low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2009 51,905 miles

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

front brake pads look low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,102 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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FE05 KNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE05 KNC, 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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FE05 KNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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