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ML05 BVA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 117,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 117,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,049 miles

front discs worn

slight leak nearside front shocker

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,039 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 88,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,802 miles

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

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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ML05 BVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML05 BVA, 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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ML05 BVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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