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CP05 VDF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,814 mi
Last recorded123,814 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,814 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 123,803 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front flexi / shock brackets rotted off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 115,369 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 93,723 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,688 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 86,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 80,740 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,725 miles

centre led stop light not working believed to be disconected

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,768 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,755 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 VDF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP05 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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