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KF05 FGC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,930 mi
Last recorded172,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 FGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 172,930 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits smoke

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in zone B (close to zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 172,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in zone B (close to zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,435 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 163,423 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 3 X PLATE LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,355 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 163,334 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values READING 4.2 LIMIT 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 157,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 157,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 152,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 149,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/65/16c sidewall very heavily scuffed and damaged exposing cords,also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inside edge,cords almost exposed,also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 138,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 18 Sep 2017 133,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R16c (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,498 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,465 miles

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

coolant level very low

n/s and o/s front wipers split on ends

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,053 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,725 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,725 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 29 Feb 2012 95,734 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,493 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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KF05 FGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KF05 FGC, 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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KF05 FGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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