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KU55 YFC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,167 mi
Last recorded247,167 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 247,167 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on and above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 247,162 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on and above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 244,582 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 240,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 226,528 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded but ok at time of test. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe rear portion. ok at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper. ok at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet all over engine but not dripping. Some antifreeze coolant drips found. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 226,528 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded but ok at time of test. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe rear portion. ok at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper. ok at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet all over engine but not dripping. Some antifreeze coolant drips found. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 203,687 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 180,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 165,217 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 165,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 159,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 152,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 142,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,665 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011
Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,144 miles

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)

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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KU55 YFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU55 YFC, 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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What year was KU55 YFC registered?

KU55 YFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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