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C6 RVV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,816 mi
Last recorded160,816 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 160,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 160,816 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 155,610 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2025 155,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2024 145,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 145,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 144,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,060 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 134,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 130,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,862 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 125,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 119,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2017 119,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp non standard led bulb fitted and is affected by the headlamp being switched on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp non standard led bulb fitted and is affected by the headlamp being switched on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing wear

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall showing small cuts but not exposing inner cords

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops missing

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

bonnet stay bar not connected and loose

non standard front sidelight bulbs fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,563 miles

Rear brake disc worn + corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play near side + off side inner rod

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,952 miles

Near side rear light lens damaged.

Near side rear tyre tread cut.

Slight play in near side + off side tie rod.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn + corroded.

Slight play in near side + off side track rod.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn + corroded.

Slight play in near side + off side track rod.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2013 85,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in near side + off side track rods.

Fail 4 May 2013 85,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn + corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in near side + off side track rods.

Pass 9 May 2012 76,976 miles

slight movement in offside front wheel

Fail 8 May 2012 76,976 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

hoth head lamps on lower limits

slight movement in offside front wheel

Pass 9 May 2011 66,222 miles

Oil leak

coolant level on min

Fail 5 May 2011 66,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level on min

Pass 7 May 2010 55,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,672 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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C6 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C6 RVV, 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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C6 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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