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KC55 UAP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

194,471 mi
Last recorded194,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 UAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 194,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 192,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 192,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 192,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 190,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 189,991 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 186,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 186,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 184,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 180,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

handbrake just in limits

Fail 25 Jun 2021 180,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake just in limits

Pass 27 Jun 2020 177,607 miles

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

Nearside handbrake just in limits

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 177,607 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake just in limits

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 172,674 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2018 168,819 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 165,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 139,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,182 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,381 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,943 miles

o\s front tyre edge perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,452 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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KC55 UAP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KC55 UAP, 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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KC55 UAP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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