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BP05 EKL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,991 mi
Last recorded201,991 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 201,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 195,276 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 195,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 187,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 180,097 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 180,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 171,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 166,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 152,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 147,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 119,329 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 104,553 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,597 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet secondary catch siezed

Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet secondary catch siezed

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,087 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,305 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,249 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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BP05 EKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BP05 EKL, 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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BP05 EKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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