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MR04 PLA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 129,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 119,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,573 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,847 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,846 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,323 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 31 May 2013 62,615 miles

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

nearside fron wiper blade deteriating

slight weep from nearside inner drive shaft gaiter/seal.

Pass 30 May 2012 57,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 57,840 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2011 51,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,725 miles

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

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 31,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MR04 PLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR04 PLA, 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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MR04 PLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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