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EX05 GNK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

319,164 mi
Last recorded319,164 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 GNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 319,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 319,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 308,513 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 297,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 286,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 276,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 276,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 259,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 244,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 222,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 200,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 185,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 163,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 127,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 111,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 111,474 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 76,824 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 76,822 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 61,749 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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EX05 GNK 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 81%.

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 EX05 GNK, 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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EX05 GNK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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