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KF55 RTU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,424 mi
Last recorded170,424 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 170,424 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 170,408 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 162,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 162,282 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 154,692 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 154,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device inoperative (1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device inoperative (1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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 4 Mar 2023 149,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,899 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,395 miles

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

spare tyre over 10 years old

Pass 15 Jun 2019 139,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 122,902 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,539 miles

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

Slight play in nearside & offside steering rack end joints.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,481 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,393 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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