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KD05 USG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,960 mi
Last recorded158,960 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 USG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 158,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 158,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 158,806 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 158,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 158,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 158,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

smoke emission levels high

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn

smoke emission levels high

Fail 25 Mar 2014 114,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KD05 USG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KD05 USG, 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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KD05 USG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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