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M6 LFP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

202,844 mi
Last recorded202,844 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 LFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 202,844 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank straps rusty

unable to open nearside side door

Fail 26 Nov 2025 202,821 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps led bulbs fitted (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 50% (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lower catch not working (6.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground at front subframe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank straps rusty

unable to open nearside side door

Pass 6 Feb 2025 199,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 199,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 186,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Fail 29 Apr 2023 186,283 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2022 182,531 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 12 Mar 2021 177,045 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,680 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 165,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 160,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 160,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 150,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,180 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 141,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,168 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2014 131,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,037 miles

windscreen scratched not zone A

Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,448 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticky

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 8 Feb 2012 110,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticky

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,460 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,460 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 85,786 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M6 LFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M6 LFP, 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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M6 LFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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