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EX54 VEM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

263,125 mi
Last recorded263,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 263,125 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

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

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

corrosion ABS unit

knock from steering on road test

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 263,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

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

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

corrosion ABS unit

knock from steering on road test

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 255,180 miles

2nd bonnet catch stiff in operation

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 255,172 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2nd bonnet catch stiff in operation

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 243,232 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper screen cracked

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn

Fail 25 Jan 2019 143,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch (3.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper screen cracked

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 232,762 miles

crack in front screen top o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 232,756 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank straps corroded (holes) (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch faulty int operation. (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

crack in front screen top o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 216,187 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 216,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 192,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 192,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 175,676 miles

noise n/s/f suspension over bumps (suspect due to front lower arm mounting bolt not being tight)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 175,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

noise n/s/f suspension over bumps (suspect due to front lower arm mounting bolt not being tight)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,136 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2013 153,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 136,610 miles

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 117,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,985 miles

slight play in rack end n/s/f

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,606 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,606 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX54 VEM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX54 VEM, 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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EX54 VEM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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