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LM05 ACV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,680 mi
Last recorded136,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,680 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 136,360 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 130,915 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension top mount/bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,133 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front suspension top mount/bearing has slight play

Power steering fluid low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,938 miles

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

bonnet release faulty

reverse lamp lens missing

Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,932 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet release faulty

reverse lamp lens missing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,711 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside rear lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside mirror glass incorrect size and insecure (8.1.2a)

bonnet release faulty

bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,711 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (8.2.2)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside rear lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside mirror glass incorrect size and insecure (8.1.2a)

bonnet release faulty

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense damaged?

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,041 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 97,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,891 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner side wall but not to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner side wall but not to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,480 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,357 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 37,357 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ACV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM05 ACV, 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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What year was LM05 ACV registered?

LM05 ACV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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