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GL54 VHA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,148 mi
Last recorded158,148 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,148 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,036 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,572 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 145,572 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 133,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 133,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 121,036 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 120,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 89,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,876 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 71,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,942 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,847 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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GL54 VHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL54 VHA, 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 GL54 VHA registered?

GL54 VHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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