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CU05 AYB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,286 mi
Last recorded197,286 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 197,286 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2015 197,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

foot and hand brake effort low o/s/r

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 192,574 miles

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

high level brake lihgt out

n/s/f indicater lens broken

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/sill damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2014 192,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

high level brake lihgt out

n/s/f indicater lens broken

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/sill damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2013 187,366 miles

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

nearside and offside front steering arms slight play detected

Fail 6 Aug 2013 187,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside and offside front steering arms slight play detected

Pass 7 Aug 2012 182,583 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 182,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

blindspot mirror glass missing

damage to n/s sill

damage to o/s sill

damage to o/s/r bumper corner

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f track rod boot split

rear pads wearing thin

screen has multiple stone chips

various damage around vehicle exterior

Pass 19 Apr 2011 172,637 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 172,637 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 150,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to o/s outer sill

front brake pads getting low

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,756 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)

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 16 Apr 2009 122,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,548 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner brake disc

damage to o/s/f sill

o/s/r lamp assy broken

play in n/s steering rack end

play in o/s steering rack end

rear brake pads low

windscreen stone chiped

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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CU05 AYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU05 AYB, 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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CU05 AYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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