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EA05 VVO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 159,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 153,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 148,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 143,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 143,174 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,635 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 127,635 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,178 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 127,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,019 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 125,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,247 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,258 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 119,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 116,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,276 miles

Both steering arms have slight free play in there ball joints.

High level stop lamp not working.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 100,276 miles

Both steering arms have slight free play in there ball joints.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EA05 VVO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA05 VVO, 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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EA05 VVO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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