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HV05 TVD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,644 mi
Last recorded199,644 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 199,644 miles

Various under body corrosion

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Handbrake cables corroded

Oil leak

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

Top mount bearings noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2017 196,742 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 194,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front pads poorly fitted

hand brake long travel

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit and worn on edges

oil leak

slight play both front strut mounts

Fail 6 Apr 2016 193,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front pads poorly fitted

hand brake long travel

injector chuffing

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit and worn on edges

oil leak

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 9 Apr 2015 185,877 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking/perishing to n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s lower windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2015 185,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking/perishing to n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s lower windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 175,493 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s lower windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2014 175,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s lower windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 156,300 miles

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

offside front flexi brake hose insecure in its correct housing position.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 156,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front flexi brake hose insecure in its correct housing position.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,159 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 122,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,689 miles

near side front wiiper is starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

near side front wiiper is starting to perish

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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HV05 TVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 HV05 TVD, 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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HV05 TVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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