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P31 ANK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Turquoise Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

198,194 mi
Last recorded198,194 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ANK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 198,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 197,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 197,212 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 197,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 195,639 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 195,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 192,425 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 192,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 189,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 187,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 185,372 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 185,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 180,959 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 175,974 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 175,972 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 170,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 170,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 167,990 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 167,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 158,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2013 158,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 157,581 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2012 145,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,867 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 132,815 miles

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

both front track rod ends incorrctly fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,759 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 96,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,844 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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P31 ANK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Turquoise with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P31 ANK, 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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P31 ANK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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