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KF55 LJN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,759 mi
Last recorded127,759 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

handbrake effort

Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,380 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low borderline

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,100 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BORDERLINE (3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,401 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb (0.1 (d))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushs on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Rear condition of rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,318 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,573 miles

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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 LJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KF55 LJN, 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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What year was KF55 LJN registered?

KF55 LJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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