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GD54 BUV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,182 mi
Last recorded174,182 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 BUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 174,182 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 162,000 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 133,550 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 117,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front windscreen washer not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,401 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front windscreen washer not working

Fail 24 Mar 2012 102,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 102,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,129 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 89,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,994 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,013 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,013 miles

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

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

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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GD54 BUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GD54 BUV, 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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GD54 BUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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