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CV05 OWG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

166,366 mi
Last recorded166,366 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 166,366 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front wipers - inconsistant self-parking

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked,offside damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer chassis rigger excessively corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged becoming excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

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

air-filter housing insecure on engine

various damage around vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2024 166,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip-beam image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated inner contact area (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip-beam image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front wipers - inconsistant self-parking

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked,offside damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer chassis rigger excessively corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged becoming excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

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

air-filter housing insecure on engine

various damage around vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2023 151,448 miles

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

Front wipers inconsistant self parking

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced becoming excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged becoming excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine,becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside cracked,offside damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

air-filter assembly insecurely mounted on engine

Fail 10 Mar 2023 151,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front wipers inconsistant self parking

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced becoming excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged becoming excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine,becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside cracked,offside damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

air-filter assembly insecurely mounted on engine

Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

coolant leak (top hose control valve and radiator area

wipers don't park correctly

Fail 5 Mar 2022 137,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

coolant leak (top hose control valve and radiator area

wipers don't park correctly

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,192 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,damaged on outer sidewall,becoming low on tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2021 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,damaged on outer sidewall,becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre has large metal object in centre of treasd

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,526 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,427 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn

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

rear brake discs corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,521 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,565 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 58,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,536 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,974 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,235 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2008 112,235 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to windscreen

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 OWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CV05 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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