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AE05 HFC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 158,867 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LENS FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 158,862 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LENS FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 151,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 151,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 134,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 134,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT FAULTY LOWER (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 119,617 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 119,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,433 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering tie rod

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Slight play in steering tie rod

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 43,233 miles

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

O/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,233 miles

O/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,965 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,701 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,701 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,326 miles

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

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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AE05 HFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 HFC, 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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AE05 HFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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