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KJ05 YFB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

252,040 mi
Last recorded252,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 YFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 252,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 241,963 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 229,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 218,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 218,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 203,016 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 203,016 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 189,829 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering tie rod inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 181,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 168,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 166,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 154,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 154,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 145,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

nsr light cluster damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2012 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

nsr light cluster damaged

osr light cluster damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r lamp assy damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,004 miles

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,713 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,416 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 72,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 YFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJ05 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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