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FE05 KXG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,298 mi
Last recorded168,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 168,298 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 168,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 163,659 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 163,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 150,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 137,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,386 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front jacking points corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,916 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,477 miles

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

n/s/r light broken

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,812 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,469 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 KXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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