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GX55 OBV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,296 mi
Last recorded231,296 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 231,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (border line pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside in places

offside and nearside front wipers deteriorated

rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2020 221,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 221,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 198,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 198,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 183,051 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 182,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 173,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very hard too see (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 173,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very hard too see (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 148,608 miles

off side front strut weeping

rear pads hard too see

wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,301 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,018 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)

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2014 111,180 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,515 miles

parking brake cables corroded

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

considerable play in near side of steering rack

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads appear worn

front brakes give considerably fluctuating readings

parking brake could be better

parking brake lever near end of working travel

slight play in offside of steering rack

wipers could be better

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

considerable play in near side of steering rack

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads appear worn

front brakes give considerably fluctuating readings

parking brake could be better

slight play in offside of steering rack

wipers could be better

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,478 miles

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

rear discs deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,478 miles

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

rear discs deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,950 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mount slight play

number plates could be better

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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GX55 OBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX55 OBV, 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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GX55 OBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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