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KN55 EDV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

200,268 mi
Last recorded200,268 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 200,268 miles

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRDED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRDED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 199,371 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear both (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

osf top strut mount worn

sidestep insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2023 199,371 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear both (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

osf top strut mount worn

sidestep insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2022 190,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 184,929 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 184,929 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour front both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 178,668 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 178,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 170,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 170,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 144,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 129,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,057 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 113,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,784 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 101,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,609 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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KN55 EDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KN55 EDV, 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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KN55 EDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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