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BP05 MZU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,575 mi
Last recorded160,575 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 MZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 160,575 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

generla surface rust/corrosion to underbody sills arches components and rear crash bar

signs of repairs covered in thick black substance

Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,058 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,047 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,934 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 121,813 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,789 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,924 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nailed

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,005 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 100,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,886 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS SURFACE CUTS TOOUTER WALL

Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,095 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 MZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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