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BG05 WKE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,303 mi
Last recorded152,303 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 152,303 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 152,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018
Fail 15 Mar 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 138,876 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,437 miles

NS mirror is loose

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

OS inner rack arm has slight play

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 132,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NS mirror is loose

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

OS inner rack arm has slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 124,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 146,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,409 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 136,409 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,925 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 120,349 miles

Fuel tank damp all over....appears to be a leak from the sender unit area. Tank almost empty, so not currently leaking.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 120,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel tank damp all over....appears to be a leak from the sender unit area. Tank almost empty, so not currently leaking.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,324 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers smearing slightly.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread depth on inner edge of central 3/4 of tread.

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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BG05 WKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG05 WKE, 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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BG05 WKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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