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BG55 RVN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,623 mi
Last recorded156,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak bad from engine ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 156,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not teated (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak bad from engine ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 152,152 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Slight smoke from engine

Slight wear in suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2016 146,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 140,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 133,189 miles

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

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

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

nsr lamp cover missing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 133,184 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nsr lamp cover missing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rubber cut oeeside front tyre inner edge not cord deep

Fail 7 Sep 2012 114,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

rubber cut oeeside front tyre inner edge not cord deep

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,340 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,172 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,326 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 78,326 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,599 miles

N/S/F TYRE ,SHOULD BE 8PR LOAD RATING

O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP FAULTY

Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,599 miles

N/S/F TYRE ,SHOULD BE 8PR LOAD RATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP FAULTY

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG55 RVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG55 RVN, 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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BG55 RVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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