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LB05 GVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,009 mi
Last recorded194,009 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 194,009 miles

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

Front Inner both sides/steering rack ends/slight wear/play

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

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides/side lights/dim

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear all suspension components/corroding

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2025 193,976 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rivet on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides/side lights/dim

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

Front Inner both sides/steering rack ends/slight wear/play

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

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount/slight wear/play

Offside Front number plate on dashboard

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

Rear all suspension components/corroding

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2024 189,646 miles

Central Front small chips in windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer both sides/brake discs/slight corrosion/edges

Fail 1 Aug 2024 189,645 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure no bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Exhaust system insecure metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front small chips in windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both sides/3-3.5mm and edges/wear

Rear Outer both sides/brake discs/slight corrosion/edges

different tyre sizes front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2023 186,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 186,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 180,769 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 166,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 166,864 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 159,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 159,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS, ...ON..limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,787 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Zero Smoke.

replace wiper blades

Pass 28 Jul 2017 127,167 miles

All brake discs corroded. NS Parking brake, reduced performance.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 127,167 miles

All brake discs corroded. NS Parking brake, reduced performance.

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake, NS, reduced performance

Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake, NS, reduced performance

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,593 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,668 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,257 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,319 miles

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

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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LB05 GVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB05 GVM, 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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LB05 GVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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