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GV54 UWR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

284,313 mi
Last recorded284,313 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 284,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 272,789 miles

Central brake light nw.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 264,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noisey.

Snow tyre fitted to nsf.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 264,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noisey.

Snow tyre fitted to nsf.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 254,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 254,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 224,259 miles

rear shockers leaking

wipers do not park

Fail 9 Dec 2011 224,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shockers leaking

wipers do not park

Pass 25 Nov 2010 174,924 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 174,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 141,435 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 141,435 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 104,803 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,803 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,851 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,851 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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GV54 UWR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GV54 UWR, 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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GV54 UWR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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