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AP05 JKF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,127 mi
Last recorded204,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 204,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2025 203,437 miles

Both reverse lamps not working.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front out riggers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

Spare wheel missing.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 202,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 202,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 202,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Outer sill damage.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance 16%.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 200,957 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front centre seat belt covered with seat cover.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Door mirror bottom mirror missing.

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 200,957 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front centre seat belt covered with seat cover.

General corrosion of vehicle.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Door mirror bottom mirror missing.

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 199,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 198,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 198,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 198,220 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 198,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 196,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 188,436 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 176,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 176,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 162,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 146,486 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 129,285 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO BONNET AND FRONT BUMPER

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 129,285 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO BONNET AND FRONT BUMPER

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,380 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,071 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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AP05 JKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP05 JKF, 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 JKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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