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PP51 PAW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,649 mi
Last recorded144,649 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP51 PAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 144,649 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity cracked and filled with water (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Fail 5 May 2023 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,206 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,297 miles

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

nearside front tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,813 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,972 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside front track rod end.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 39,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,052 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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PP51 PAW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PP51 PAW, 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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PP51 PAW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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