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LS05 JJV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 JJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 164,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear quarter bumper slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2019 153,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear quarter bumper slight damage+

Fail 29 Jun 2019 153,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side sticky cable (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear quarter bumper slight damage+

Pass 23 May 2018 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Door Damaged but Taped Over

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Tyre Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Engine Area

Fail 22 May 2018 139,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Door Damaged but Taped Over

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Tyre Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Engine Area

Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,979 miles

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper end cap damaged

Oil leak From engine ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both neraside & offside (Wishbone Arm Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox stabalizer arm (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 129,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper end cap damaged

Oil leak From engine ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both neraside & offside (Wishbone Arm Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox stabalizer arm (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,801 miles

RTA REAR

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,801 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,835 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,039 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,861 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 50,261 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,646 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,162 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 75,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,766 miles

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

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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LS05 JJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LS05 JJV, 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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LS05 JJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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