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MT05 OVP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,738 miles

Offside Rear outer lens broken

Oil leak ()

o/side rear brake backing plte coroded

spare wheel carrier held up with cable ties

Fail 21 Mar 2017 138,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/16c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear outer lens broken

Oil leak ()

o/side rear brake backing plte coroded

o/side rear tyre has screw through sidewall

spare wheel carrier held up with cable ties

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,690 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 129,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,073 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 110,073 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,390 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside wiper deteriating

passenger washer jet not working but drivers view still clearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 81,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,531 miles

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

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)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,191 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,228 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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MT05 OVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT05 OVP, 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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What year was MT05 OVP registered?

MT05 OVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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