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EN05 VZZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

258,339 mi
Last recorded258,339 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 258,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to the above (limit is 1.67m-1 ) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes due to Diesel injector leaking exhaust gases .... (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'jacking point box section' / not mot area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn 195/65/16 light van (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush trailing arm bonding seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 245,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 245,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 233,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 233,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 226,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 218,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 218,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint track rod end has play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 199,536 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 199,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 183,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 178,479 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 177,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 170,681 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 170,681 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shocker damp

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 156,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 156,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 141,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 125,562 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

offside rear rev light lens damaged.

oil low on arrival ..have topped up.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 125,562 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear rev light lens damaged.

oil low on arrival ..have topped up.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 105,330 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,330 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,931 miles

slight play in steering rack,

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 VZZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EN05 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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