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GN54 SXL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

156,471 mi
Last recorded156,471 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 SXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 156,471 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 156,442 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 141,245 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 141,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

timing belt and auxillary belt

Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,099 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

cam belt history

Fail 7 Dec 2022 127,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) colum (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,983 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,983 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,874 miles

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both Front Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

corrosion to both front coil springs on lower coils

gear box damp of oil

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

wipers smear advise replacement

Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,852 miles

Emissions not tested over due a belt change (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R coil spring corroded

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both Front Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

corrosion to both front coil springs on lower coils

gear box damp of oil

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

wipers smear advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,292 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing in tread

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

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

both rear coil springs have corrosion on lower coils

gear box damp of oil

wipers smear

Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (advise not to be driven) (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre perishing in tread

O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit

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

both rear coil springs have corrosion on lower coils

gear box damp of oil

wipers smear

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,559 miles

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LAZY ON DECREASE

O/S/F TYRE 2MM 205/65/16C

ODD DEFORMATIONS TO N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL

REQUIRES CLUTCH AND DUEL MASS

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc could temp repair with cable tie and clip moving inboard, replace with n/s/f lower bj (will require gear oil) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure requires clean up, re-greese and new clip, advise new boot when inner cv boot replaced (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel park brake cable snapped on test (3.1.6b)

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

CENTER EXHAUST BOX HAS HEAVY CORROSION AND IS BLOWING

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT 185/55/15

advise new wiper blades

inner front brake discs poor

lower front road springs have heavy corrosion

service lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,559 miles

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LAZY ON DECREASE

O/S/F TYRE 2MM 205/65/16C

ODD DEFORMATIONS IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

REQUIRES CLUTCH AND DUEL MASS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 205/65 R16 C

wipers are poor

Fail 9 Dec 2015 80,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 205/65 R16 C

wipers are poor

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,347 miles

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH STICKS OCCASIONALLY

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH STICKS OCCASIONALLY

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY IN OPERATION

o/s/r tyre cracking around circumference

tyre size 206/65r16c

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,890 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN, ALL DISCS LIPPED, ADVISE DISCS AND PADS ALL ROUND IN APPROX 4K MILES

O/S/R TYRE HAS GOOS TREAD BUT STARTING TO CRACK THROUGH OLD AGE.

SUSPECT WILL REQUIRE CLUTCH SOON, BITES JUST OFF FLOOR

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ALL BRAKE PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN, ALL DISCS LIPPED, ADVISE DISCS AND PADS ALL ROUND IN APPROX 4K MILES

N/S/F (205/65/16C) 2MM AND IN POOR CONDITION, ADVISE TYRE VERY SOON

O/S/R TYRE HAS GOOS TREAD BUT STARTING TO CRACK THROUGH OLD AGE.

SUSPECT WILL REQUIRE CLUTCH SOON, BITES JUST OFF FLOOR

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,345 miles

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

checker plate on outside of n/s slidding door insercure at front end

Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,345 miles

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

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

checker plate on outside of n/s slidding door insercure at front end

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,876 miles

all brake pads approx 1/2 way, advise discs all round with pads

Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

advise new wiper blades

all brake pads approx 1/2 way, advise discs all round with pads

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 37,026 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,384 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper split on edges

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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GN54 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 GN54 SXL, 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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GN54 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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