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ET05 PYV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,377 mi
Last recorded135,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,906 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

dash lights faulty

Fail 5 Jan 2022 125,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

dash lights faulty

Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 121,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,875 miles

bearing noise at front

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

bearing noise at front

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,701 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,701 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,307 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,320 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,567 miles

Slight play N/S rack

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,711 miles

steering rack has slight free play in jacked up position at near side

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 PYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PYV, 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 ET05 PYV registered?

ET05 PYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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