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AK05 TFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,868 mi
Last recorded169,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 169,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 169,618 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 161,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F SHOCK AS LIFT WEAR

REAR PADS 3/4 WORN

Fail 5 Jul 2014 161,761 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F SHOCK AS LIFT WEAR

REAR PADS 3/4 WORN

Pass 1 May 2013 152,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 153,302 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 143,247 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 143,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 134,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 127,268 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 127,268 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 118,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,243 miles

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

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

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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AK05 TFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK05 TFV, 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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AK05 TFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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