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B5 VXR

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 117,433 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,986 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,079 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,065 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,052 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,394 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,120 miles

Oil leak at engine front ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,113 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak at engine front ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,318 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,663 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,089 miles

slight wear at offside track -rod end

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,108 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 24,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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B5 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,798 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 B5 VXR, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 VXR registered?

B5 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is B5 VXR safe to buy?

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