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BG05 XSN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,533 mi
Last recorded148,533 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 148,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,472 miles

slight play steering arm inner joint

Pass 7 May 2015 112,155 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,145 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light out

Fail 28 Apr 2014 108,384 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light out

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay clip missing

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,975 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay clip missing

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,984 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 87,966 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,127 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,432 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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BG05 XSN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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