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AP54 MKE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Cream Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,918 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Some corrosion present n/s/f outrigger

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 146,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Some corrosion present n/s/f outrigger

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 144,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 C 2mm limit 1.6mm tread cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 C 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 138,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,380 miles

Reversing Lamps Inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,951 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,939 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,591 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,665 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 94,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,523 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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AP54 MKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Cream with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP54 MKE, 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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AP54 MKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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