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SA05 BFZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,454 mi
Last recorded156,454 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,454 miles

Parking brake performance is only 18%

Parking brake requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Shockabsorber is damp

7 pin trailer socket requires attention

Pass 16 May 2016 142,286 miles

7 Pin plug requires attention

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded

Both wipers require attention

Drivers seat belt lock requires attention

Front number plate requires attention

Nearside Rear brake pipe is damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,029 miles

7 pin trailer connector requires attention

Both front brake discs are corroded

front No plate requires attention

Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

7 pin trailer connector requires attention

Both front brake discs are corroded

front No plate requires attention

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,053 miles

wipers require attention

Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

wipers require attention

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,614 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,803 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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SA05 BFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BFZ, 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 SA05 BFZ registered?

SA05 BFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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