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KJ55 BJZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 147,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 146,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,337 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 142,337 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 138,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 138,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 134,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 131,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 120,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 115,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,419 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 102,592 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,537 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,862 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside seatbelts slow to return

tyre size 195 65 R16C

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,377 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside seatbelts slow to return

tyre size 195 65 R16C

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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KJ55 BJZ 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 KJ55 BJZ, 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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KJ55 BJZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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