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PIL 5046

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,951 mi
Last recorded109,951 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5046
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 109,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated but not affecting beam image

rear suspension beam corroded

rear tow bar corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

slight play in n/s front inner steering but not detected at steering wheel

underside of vehicle and components covered with black wax

Fail 22 Feb 2026 109,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated but not affecting beam image

rear suspension beam corroded

rear tow bar corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

slight play in n/s front inner steering but not detected at steering wheel

underside of vehicle and components covered with black wax

Pass 9 Feb 2025 100,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Feb 2025 100,675 miles

rear suspension beam corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2023 91,272 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear pahard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2023 91,272 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear pahard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,989 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

slight play n/s front inner steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,216 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,216 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,880 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,489 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 36,232 miles

Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 18,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,524 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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PIL 5046 is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PIL 5046, 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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PIL 5046 is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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