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KD55 ULC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ULC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 113,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 105,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,575 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S/R/AND IS WORN FROM INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S/R/AND IS WORN FROM INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 96,172 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,836 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/f/inner the /D/ bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner and outer edge

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner and outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,258 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,492 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces deteriroated

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces deteriroated

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 32,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KD55 ULC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KD55 ULC, 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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KD55 ULC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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