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S18 CBS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 CBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,586 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 147,572 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 144,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 141,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 139,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,672 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 126,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,999 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,723 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,595 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,851 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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S18 CBS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S18 CBS, 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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What year was S18 CBS registered?

S18 CBS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is S18 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 CBS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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