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PL05 DXA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,348 mi
Last recorded195,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 DXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 195,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 195,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 190,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2015 190,877 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2015 189,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 149,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 114,022 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,016 miles

1.all brake discs corroded on edges 2.slight play in o/s front lower balljoint

Pass 5 May 2011 79,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 73,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 73,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,719 miles

smaal chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,070 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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PL05 DXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PL05 DXA, 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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PL05 DXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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