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EN05 VZV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,728 mi
Last recorded189,728 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 189,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight fluctuation in offside rear light unit

Fail 30 Nov 2023 189,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 189,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 185,484 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear disc's slightly rusty and pads 4mm

Pass 16 Nov 2021 181,045 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 181,045 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cables rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 171,571 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 164,963 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 156,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 22 Nov 2017 156,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Nov 2016 147,949 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Nov 2015 139,641 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK

2/ N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Fail 23 Nov 2015 139,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK

2/ N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS VERY RUSTY

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,565 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F + N/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ FRONT AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,214 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,214 miles

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

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,592 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 26 Nov 2011 96,389 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL

Fail 26 Nov 2011 96,389 miles

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

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

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

1/ O/S/F TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,581 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 80,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,621 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,071 miles

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels

spare wheel missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,071 miles

spare wheel missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels

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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EN05 VZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EN05 VZV, 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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EN05 VZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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