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AK05 TGY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,653 mi
Last recorded167,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 167,653 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 157,641 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 157,641 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 148,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 148,254 miles

Rear centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2017 148,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2016 146,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to fuel tank straps

Fail 17 Dec 2016 146,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to fuel tank straps

Pass 9 Jul 2015 140,770 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 140,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is low on tread on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,850 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is low on tread on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,407 miles

Front brakes are imbalanced

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 126,407 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes are imbalanced

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 109,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,440 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,466 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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AK05 TGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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