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2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,669 mi
Last recorded184,669 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 SUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 184,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 173,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear lamp lens smashed

Fail 11 Dec 2015 173,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear lamp lens smashed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 170,047 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper ana lamp

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

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

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

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 170,047 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper ana lamp

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

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

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

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 158,461 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside rear lamp lens cover damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 158,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cover damaged

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Offside front tyre completely bald on edges (MOT pass only)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 144,754 miles

n/s/f track rod end rubber perished

Fail 17 Dec 2012 144,754 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end rubber perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,539 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,264 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2010 107,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,971 miles

small stone chip in windscreen (zone b)

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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EF05 SUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF05 SUV, 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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EF05 SUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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