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LM05 AAJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,160 mi
Last recorded163,160 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 163,160 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 163,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear, load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 154,254 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly notchey

Offside Front slight play in track rod and track rod end

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly notchey

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 154,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly notchey

Offside Front slight play in track rod and track rod end

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly notchey

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 145,287 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 145,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,265 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 134,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount/bearing has slight lift

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,772 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,718 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,027 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,079 miles

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,412 miles

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

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

handbrake cables very rusty but not frayed

nearside inner driveshaft seal shows signs of oil leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,407 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cables very rusty but not frayed

nearside inner driveshaft seal shows signs of oil leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,828 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads on nearside worn close to limit

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,128 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,128 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play (drumstick)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,376 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

front of handbrake cable slightly corroded under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,228 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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LM05 AAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM05 AAJ, 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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LM05 AAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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