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AR05 ECV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

229,591 mi
Last recorded229,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 ECV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 229,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 229,591 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 201,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 178,034 miles

minor oil leak

nearside rack slight play

tyres on limit

Fail 18 Jul 2014 178,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor oil leak

nearside rack slight play

tyres on limit

Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 171,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 160,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 146,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 124,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,150 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,986 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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AR05 ECV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR05 ECV, 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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AR05 ECV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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