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CP05 SLZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,458 mi
Last recorded173,458 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 SLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 173,458 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 173,458 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 172,579 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 172,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 171,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 166,400 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 166,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strutt mount has wear.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strutt mount has wear.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 158,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe too nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 158,086 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe too nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 152,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2018 152,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2017 147,386 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction weak

Fail 5 May 2017 147,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction weak

Pass 5 May 2016 137,889 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 137,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,065 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,065 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 112,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 86,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,757 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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CP05 SLZ 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 64.3%.

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 CP05 SLZ, 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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CP05 SLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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