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HN05 BYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 174,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 174,309 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 164,425 miles

rear brake pads low.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 164,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,061 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear disc apears to be getting hot, brake NOT binding

Nearside rear tyre nail in edge of tread

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 14 Mar 2014 150,061 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear disc apears to be getting hot, brake NOT binding

Nearside rear tyre nail in edge of tread

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 141,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 128,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disdes poor con,

rear brake disces badley rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,013 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 85,667 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,195 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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HN05 BYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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