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KS05 LKM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

333,291 mi
Last recorded333,291 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 LKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 333,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 326,804 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 319,188 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 308,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 5 Feb 2022 305,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 299,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 291,188 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Pad Missing

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Lamp Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 272,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 220,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 208,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 199,154 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 199,114 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 180,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 157,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 139,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 139,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,792 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2012 123,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 101,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,801 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2010 74,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,988 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,442 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,650 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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KS05 LKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS05 LKM, 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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KS05 LKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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