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EK05 OHC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,613 mi
Last recorded188,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 188,613 miles

Engine warning light ON

Play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2017 188,613 miles

Engine warning light ON

Play in both sides of steering rack

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Items on dash restricting forward view (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 181,880 miles

rear pads seem thin, discs will need replacing at pad change

Fail 29 Jul 2016 181,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades poor (8.2.2)

rear pads seem thin, discs will need replacing at pad change

some noise from both front bearings when rotated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 169,086 miles

rear door mounted ladder insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 3 Jul 2015 169,086 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door mounted ladder insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 5 Jul 2014 154,142 miles

Both front fog lights broken, n/s not working

N/S front shock absorber has slight leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2014 154,142 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front fog lights broken, n/s not working

N/S front shock absorber has slight leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,993 miles

Both front fog light lens' broken, n/s not working

Mismatched wheels,n/s/r, tyres DO match, all tyres wearing close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin, discs in very poor condition, WILL need discs at pad change

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,993 miles

Both front fog light lens' broken, n/s not working

Mismatched wheels,n/s/r, tyres DO match, all tyres wearing close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin, discs in very poor condition, WILL need discs at pad change

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,400 miles

both front fog lights broken, advise removal

rear brake discs in poor condition, will need replacing at next pad change

tow bar wiring socket mounting plate fractured, soon to be failure

Fail 6 Jul 2012 123,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lights broken, advise removal

rear brake discs in poor condition, will need replacing at next pad change

tow bar wiring socket mounting plate fractured, soon to be failure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 110,645 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit, o/s/r measures at 2mm tread remaining

loading ladder on rear door is slightly insecure at top mounting

rear brake discs in very poor condition, replace at next pad change

Fail 7 Jul 2011 110,645 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit, o/s/r measures at 2mm tread remaining

loading ladder on rear door is slightly insecure at top mounting

rear brake discs in very poor condition, replace at next pad change

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,495 miles

BRAKE DISCS... fronts show considerable wear..rears show wear and rusting.. replace discs at pad change. (pads seem 75% worn)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,495 miles

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

BRAKE DISCS... fronts show considerable wear..rears show wear and rusting.. replace discs at pad change. (pads seem 75% worn)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,867 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 OHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK05 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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