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BV05 FUJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,490 mi
Last recorded199,490 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 199,490 miles

Offside rear lamp broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 199,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear lamp broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 199,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2022 199,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2021 192,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 192,650 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 188,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 181,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 172,934 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 172,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,372 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 164,365 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 155,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 155,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,490 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 137,299 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 137,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 125,927 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,939 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,938 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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BV05 FUJ 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 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 BV05 FUJ, 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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BV05 FUJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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