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SB05 LKZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,201 mi
Last recorded188,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 LKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 188,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 172,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 167,019 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2021 167,019 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 163,225 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 160,745 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 160,646 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Show signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 156,241 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Bad earth osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Show signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 152,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 152,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 140,783 miles

Freeplay in nearside front suspension bottom ball joint close to excessive.

Freeplay in offside front suspension bottom ball joint close to excessive.

Rear brake pads on nearside worn close to limits.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,757 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,305 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 104,283 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 90,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 75,229 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 75,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,758 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Off side rear tyre getting low and outer wall getting perished.

Slight play steering rack.

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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SB05 LKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB05 LKZ, 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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SB05 LKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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