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AP05 HZB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,419 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 156,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 154,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 154,136 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 151,359 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 143,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,753 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,586 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 112,264 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,140 miles

Anti Slip Missing From Clutch Pedal

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti Slip Missing From Clutch Pedal

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,752 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,526 miles

All tyres wearing on edges. Offside front on 2.5mm. Nearside rear on 2mm.

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres wearing on edges. Offside front on 2.5mm. Nearside rear on 2mm.

Slight play in both front steering arms.

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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AP05 HZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP05 HZB, 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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AP05 HZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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