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SA05 BFN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,073 mi
Last recorded234,073 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 BFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 234,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 231,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 220,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 220,915 miles

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 197,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 197,099 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,297 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 57,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 46,911 miles

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

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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SA05 BFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA05 BFN, 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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SA05 BFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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