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LV05 XRS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 92,632 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 84,044 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,505 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 79,465 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,649 miles

atten headlamp lenses

both lower & o/s mirror glasses discolour

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2019 65,506 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

frt discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 62,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2017 59,356 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r brakes slight drag

Pass 3 May 2016 55,119 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 1 May 2015 52,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 52,121 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 49,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,758 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 45,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 40,564 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,652 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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LV05 XRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV05 XRS, 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 LV05 XRS registered?

LV05 XRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LV05 XRS safe to buy?

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