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SA05 PBF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 161,556 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 158,187 miles

2 x front discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

e.m lamp on

non van tyres fitted

o/s/r tyre wall gouged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 158,187 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

2 x front discs corroded

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

Oil leak

e.m lamp on

non van tyres fitted

o/s/r tyre wall gouged

Pass 5 Jun 2012 150,998 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 150,998 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2011 143,075 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 143,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 132,571 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 105,878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 105,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 76,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 76,686 miles

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

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

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 PBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA05 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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