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MK05 JHL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,368 mi
Last recorded158,368 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 JHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 158,368 miles

Offside steering rack end has play

Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,525 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R16C 104/102T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 31 Oct 2023 148,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R16C 104/102T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,606 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,503 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag. (7.1.6 (a))

Engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,973 miles

Front Position lamp not working Offside and nearside. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush on sub frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,039 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,038 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter has a slight leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,345 miles

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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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MK05 JHL 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 72%.

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 MK05 JHL, 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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MK05 JHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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