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EK05 OGS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,566 mi
Last recorded156,566 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,566 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod

bottom engine stabilizer is worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 150,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 150,925 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 141,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 141,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 130,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 130,555 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 107,140 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 107,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,478 miles

slight play steering arm inner balljoint

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2009 91,478 miles

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

slight play steering arm inner balljoint

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,076 miles

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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EK05 OGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK05 OGS, 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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EK05 OGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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