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GU05 OKJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

226,858 mi
Last recorded226,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 226,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 226,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 223,154 miles

eml light on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 222,967 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag fault warning light on (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 218,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 214,378 miles

Diesel pump slight seeping ?

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

Nearside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit , tread worn smooth around inside

Tyres have damage to outer walls

Fail 6 Apr 2016 214,378 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Diesel pump slight seeping ?

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

Nearside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit , tread worn smooth around inside

Tyres have damage to outer walls

Pass 15 Apr 2015 208,825 miles

font lower crossmember detached on offside

fuel dampness (near front pump)

nearside rear and both front tyres have damaged side walls (slight)

nearside rear lndicater lens damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 202,932 miles

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

both front tyres have damage to side walls

front lower cross member, bracket detached from chassis on offside. Do not use tow eye.Also washer bottle insecure and pastic trims.

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear indicater damaged

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 196,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 196,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 194,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 173,547 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 173,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 147,967 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside rear slight bulge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 147,966 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside rear slight bulge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 126,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,548 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,490 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front position lamp dim

offside frot strut top bearing noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2008 72,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GU05 OKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU05 OKJ, 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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GU05 OKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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