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OW05 GVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,145 mi
Last recorded161,145 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,398 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 155,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 148,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 139,751 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,890 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,890 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,074 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,074 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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OW05 GVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OW05 GVM, 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 OW05 GVM registered?

OW05 GVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OW05 GVM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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