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AO05 EKY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,710 mi
Last recorded174,710 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 174,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 174,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 165,201 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 165,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 162,120 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 152,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,699 miles

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

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

wipers poor condition

Pass 18 May 2013 112,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,271 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FLAT SPOT IN N/S/R TYRE

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,271 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FLAT SPOT IN N/S/R TYRE

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,642 miles

advise underside dirty advise steam clean

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,097 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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AO05 EKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 EKY, 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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AO05 EKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2005.

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