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ML05 BVB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,073 mi
Last recorded201,073 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 201,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 201,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 199,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail Engine Gearbox (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 199,013 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail Engine Gearbox (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 191,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 191,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 186,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 164,487 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2013 164,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,990 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 131,351 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 131,348 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 113,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,756 miles

the n/s/r tyre is going out of shape and the n/s/f tyre is worn

Fail 8 Apr 2009 91,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the n/s/r tyre is going out of shape and the n/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,169 miles

front discs corroded

slight play in rack

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 BVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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