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EO05 BVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,402 mi
Last recorded82,402 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,402 miles

air bag lamp on

brake fluid around resvoir looks to have been spilt when someones topped up

damage to front and rear bumpers ,front split but no sharp edges

engine oilleaks and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust slight corrosion

fuel filler cap loose

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wing mirror glass held in by temporary fixture but is secure

spare wheel carrier slight corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle

very slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag lamp on

brake fluid around resvoir looks to have been spilt when someones topped up

damage to front and rear bumpers ,front split but no sharp edges

engine oilleaks and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust slight corrosion

fuel filler cap loose

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wing mirror glass held in by temporary fixture but is secure

spare wheel carrier slight corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle

very slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 57,431 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 57,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,708 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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EO05 BVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EO05 BVJ, 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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What year was EO05 BVJ registered?

EO05 BVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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