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AE05 HGM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,215 mi
Last recorded69,215 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,215 miles

Nearside front inner steering joints have slight movement.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 18 Mar 2026 69,213 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front inner steering joints have slight movement.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front inner steering joints have slight movement.

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 67,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front inner steering joints have slight movement.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,201 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,164 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,987 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 40,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,303 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row outer seat (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 34,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear on floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,039 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 21 Apr 2011 14,996 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,286 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 3,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,522 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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AE05 HGM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE05 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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