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CV05 EHH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,558 mi
Last recorded255,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 255,558 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 251,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 251,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 245,217 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 239,023 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 229,508 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 222,037 miles

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

slight under body surface rust

Fail 26 Feb 2020 222,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight under body surface rust

Pass 2 Mar 2019 207,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 207,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 186,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,544 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,113 miles

os f tyre on 1.6 mm limit,n s f inner joint on rack slight play.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,956 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,956 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,718 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,244 miles

nsf lower ball joint slight play/wear

nsf steering rack play/wear

nsr tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change

osr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

Fail 18 Jan 2010 78,243 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsf lower ball joint slight play/wear

nsf steering rack play/wear

nsr tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change

osr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,177 miles

Slight wear/play in ball joints.

play/wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,562 miles

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

NSF steering rack play/wear.

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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CV05 EHH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV05 EHH, 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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CV05 EHH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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