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2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

293,755 mi
Last recorded293,755 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 URL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 293,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 292,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 262,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 237,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drivers seat material in poor condition

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Dec 2015 237,563 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2015 237,212 miles

Dipswitch stiff in operation

centre stop light not working

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2015 237,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Dipswitch stiff in operation

centre stop light not working

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2014 230,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 220,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 220,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 203,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

earth strap in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 188,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 166,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 166,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 127,152 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 127,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,713 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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GY05 URL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY05 URL, 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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GY05 URL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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