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MM05 CHN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

268,764 mi
Last recorded268,764 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 CHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 268,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 247,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 30 Mar 2016 247,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2015 225,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 225,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2014 201,033 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

chips in zone B of windscreen

front brake pads low

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

n/s front drop link gaitors perished

n/s rear brake disc back plate corroded and weak

slight engine oil leak

slight movement in both front inner steering rack ends

Pass 15 Mar 2013 182,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 168,422 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 168,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 158,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 158,276 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 148,287 miles

slight play in n,s tie rod

Fail 13 May 2010 148,287 miles

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

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

slight play in n,s tie rod

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,127 miles

slight damage to windscreen offside bottom corner

slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 89,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads are wearing low, approx 2-3mm remaining

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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MM05 CHN 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 MM05 CHN, 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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MM05 CHN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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