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HJ05 HGL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 96,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,118 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,118 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 85,935 miles

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear outer lamp lens damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,806 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear light unit damaged

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,449 miles

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,354 miles

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,149 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside front and rear wiper blades split

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,067 miles

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

o/s/r light len broken

slight play in both sides of the rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,561 miles

both front wipers split

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play both sides of rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,477 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,620 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

oil level low

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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HJ05 HGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc 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 HJ05 HGL, 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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HJ05 HGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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