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KF55 LCE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,551 mi
Last recorded197,551 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 LCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 197,551 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded but not within prescribed areas

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 191,001 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 185,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 182,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 182,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 175,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured with damaged lense (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged operates to requirements but not easily (release under tension). (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged operates to requirements but not easily (release under tension). (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front abs wiring support no longer supports wiring.

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

oil stain on engine.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 168,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 168,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 165,829 miles

front discs and pads will soon need attention.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 165,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c 107/105T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear starting to obviously distort and 15 years old

front discs and pads will soon need attention.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,809 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 158,797 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 152,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 152,123 miles

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb has fallen into headlamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel due to broken cable (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 2 May 2017 144,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,579 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 137,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,564 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 129,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,445 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 105,059 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 105,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low and front brake discs rather thin.

O/S top mount rather squeaky.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,446 miles

Engine oil leak contaminating rack and nearside gaiter

Nearside front tyre on 2.0mm

Nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,446 miles

Engine oil leak contaminating rack and nearside gaiter

Nearside front tyre on 2.0mm

Nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,176 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,176 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,504 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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KF55 LCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KF55 LCE, 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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KF55 LCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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