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FE05 KUW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,263 mi
Last recorded178,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 178,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 167,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 167,689 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,440 miles

Both front chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 139,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,986 miles

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,369 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,369 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,376 miles

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 62,121 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 62,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,281 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 KUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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