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GU05 ZDW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,137 mi
Last recorded197,137 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 197,137 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 197,137 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 195,260 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 190,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 190,850 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 181,748 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 181,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 161,864 miles

front and rear brake pads worn very thin - suggest replace

front brake discs appear worn

oil leak - level low

play in nearside steering rack

rear exhaust noisy

Fail 28 Apr 2010 161,003 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn very thin - suggest replace

front brake discs appear worn

play in nearside steering rack

possible play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

rear exhaust mounting bracket fouling on towbar

Pass 28 Apr 2009 141,925 miles

fuel smell - no leak found

oil leak - possible power steering fluid leak

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2009 141,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel smell - no leak found

oil leak - possible power steering fluid leak

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,254 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 113,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZDW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GU05 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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