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AE53 GAS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,977 mi
Last recorded145,977 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear upper coil spring cups corroded

power steering pipe slightly corroded and pump has misting of oil

Fail 16 Mar 2019 145,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear upper coil spring cups corroded

power steering pipe slightly corroded and pump has misting of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,907 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump? oil misting (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & coil mounts both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both lateral bars X2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing but no white light showing (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 137,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint PLUS REAR BUSH U/S (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump? oil misting (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & coil mounts both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both lateral bars X2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing but no white light showing (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,605 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 116,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,324 miles

SURFACE RUST ON MAIN HAND BRAKE CABLE

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,287 miles

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

surface corrosion on main hand brake cable

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,713 miles

Front and rear brake discs light pitting.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,905 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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AE53 GAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE53 GAS, 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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AE53 GAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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