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HN05 BYU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,985 mi
Last recorded177,985 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 177,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 177,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,199 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 150,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 298,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 279,850 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 253,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 245,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 234,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 216,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 216,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 195,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 195,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 175,863 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 150,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 150,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 117,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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HN05 BYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN05 BYU, 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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HN05 BYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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