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RW02 GAS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW02 GAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,615 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 136,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,962 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,722 miles

both front droplinks

Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,554 miles

Drivers door inner handle insecure

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

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake discs pitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 128,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door inner handle insecure

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

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Play in steering rack inner joints

Power steering reservoir insecure

Rear brake discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,670 miles

Coolant level close to minimum

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc heat damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator has slight water leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 125,670 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant level close to minimum

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc heat damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator has slight water leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 115,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,172 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,172 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,322 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,359 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RW02 GAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RW02 GAS, 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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RW02 GAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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