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KH05 SPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,166 mi
Last recorded186,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 SPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 186,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 175,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side little end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 175,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side little end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 172,244 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 165,727 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 2 Apr 2022 165,721 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2021 157,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 157,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 152,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,543 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 148,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,741 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken but light operates correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,287 miles

wipers do not allways park .

Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers do not allways park .

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,829 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 114,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,189 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,576 miles

Cut on the nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 78,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,619 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,914 miles

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

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

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

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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KH05 SPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 KH05 SPU, 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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KH05 SPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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