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KJ55 BKU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,147 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 78,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,506 miles

Offside Front Outer slight cracks in drive shaft boot

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,815 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot badly cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,950 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

slight fluid leak, poss power stearing componant

Fail 14 Sep 2016 47,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

slight fluid leak, poss power stearing componant

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,940 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,959 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,924 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,779 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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KJ55 BKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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