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ML05 SKE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 87,021 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2026 87,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,715 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,643 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,987 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 55,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,268 miles

Both rear tyres are age cracking

N/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,259 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,246 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,246 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 24 Apr 2008 22,645 miles

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

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 SKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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