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LM05 AEA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,393 mi
Last recorded216,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 216,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 216,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 205,065 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear o/s rear light lens cover has a hole

Fail 22 Jun 2018 205,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear o/s rear light lens cover has a hole

Pass 23 Jun 2017 183,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 183,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 155,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 138,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2015

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,489 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 123,489 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 117,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 107,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,459 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 23 May 2011 84,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 21 May 2010 61,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 21 May 2010 61,747 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,851 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 AEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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