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SA05 XEZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,990 mi
Last recorded209,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 209,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 209,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 209,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024
Fail 24 May 2024 203,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 195,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 195,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 186,083 miles
Fail 2 May 2021 185,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 168,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 157,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 157,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 148,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 148,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 XEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA05 XEZ registered?

SA05 XEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SA05 XEZ safe to buy?

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