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KJ05 HCA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 HCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,412 miles

body mouldings missing on both sides

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2025 138,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

body mouldings missing on both sides

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,663 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 135,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,001 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 133,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,033 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 131,033 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,735 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a minor leak

oil leak present but no drip

Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,735 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front shock absorber has a minor leak

oil leak present but no drip

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slight wear occurring on edges

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 122,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slight wear occurring on edges

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Very slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Very slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,816 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,239 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,048 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,090 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,753 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,100 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,522 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,510 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,948 miles

nearside front indicator lens condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,210 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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KJ05 HCA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 KJ05 HCA, 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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KJ05 HCA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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