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HG05 VCT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,957 mi
Last recorded194,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 194,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 194,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 187,122 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Tyres size different from front to rear

rear door doesn't open from outside

rear high level brake light doesn't work

Fail 4 Apr 2018 187,121 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. O/S 215/65/16 N/S 205/65/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear door doesn't open from outside

rear high level brake light doesn't work

Pass 24 Sep 2016 181,497 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 175,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 169,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 160,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 160,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2012 151,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 130,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 119,167 miles

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

offside & nearside steering rack track rod ball socket slight free play

Fail 3 Sep 2009 119,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside & nearside steering rack track rod ball socket slight free play

Pass 22 May 2009 114,216 miles

n/s/r tyre on the limit 1.6mm & outer edge void of tread strongly advise attension

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

spare is new

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,248 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 23 May 2008 82,267 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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HG05 VCT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG05 VCT, 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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HG05 VCT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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