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ET05 BAV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 BAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge /cracking or perishing / bad condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both side Tyre slightly worn on edge /cracking or perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge /cracking or perishing / bad condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both side Tyre slightly worn on edge /cracking or perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,850 miles

Offside Front Cracks in tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cracks in tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 76,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,244 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,665 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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ET05 BAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET05 BAV, 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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ET05 BAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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