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OV55 AFZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,020 mi
Last recorded158,020 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 158,020 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 157,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 154,063 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 151,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play on inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play on inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 148,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2022 148,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 146,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 May 2020 143,484 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

Fail 19 May 2020 143,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

Pass 16 May 2019 140,902 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 128,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 120,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal pad split

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,115 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal pad split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 87,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,219 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,219 miles

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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OV55 AFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 OV55 AFZ, 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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OV55 AFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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