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RS05 SGS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,692 mi
Last recorded187,692 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 187,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 184,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 184,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,648 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 180,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 174,585 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front outer sill damaged or bent but not unsafe

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front outrigger has small hole and corroded but not within 30cm of any other component (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front outrigger has small hole and corroded but not within 30cm of any other component (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,225 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,071 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 162,022 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,504 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 153,504 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,977 miles

Front brake disc's corroded quite badly on inner face

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

Nearside Front wiper blades split and smearing a bit

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded slightly to pivit holder

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

Offside Front wiper blade split and smearing a bit

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded slightly to pivit holder

hand brake lever cable to pivit holder slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 141,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc's corroded quite badly on inner face

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

Nearside Front wiper blades split and smearing a bit

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded slightly to pivit holder

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

Offside Front wiper blade split and smearing a bit

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded slightly to pivit holder

hand brake lever cable to pivit holder slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,930 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 135,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 132,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 127,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 122,001 miles

n/s/door mirror brocken

Fail 28 May 2012 122,001 miles

n/s/door mirror brocken

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,499 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 113,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2010 104,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,878 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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RS05 SGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RS05 SGS, 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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RS05 SGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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