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KG05 WBX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 WBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 163,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

various corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 160,559 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 160,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 160,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,990 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 159,990 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 156,257 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 156,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 153,870 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 153,869 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,876 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 150,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,090 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 145,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 142,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,548 miles

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

n/s/f inner track arm slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2016 138,548 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f inner track arm slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,085 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 119,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,539 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 92,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,737 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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KG05 WBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KG05 WBX, 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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KG05 WBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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