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BT05 VFP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,050 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 99,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 98,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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BT05 VFP 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 90%.

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 BT05 VFP, 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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What year was BT05 VFP registered?

BT05 VFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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