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SB54 XPZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

183,890 mi
Last recorded183,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 XPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 183,890 miles

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

both front outriggers/jacking points corroded and holed(just outside prescribed areas)

wiper switch located in centre of dash

Fail 2 Mar 2026 183,870 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front outriggers/jacking points corroded and holed(just outside prescribed areas)

wiper switch located in centre of dash

Pass 11 Feb 2025 181,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

after market wiper switch fitted

o/s front top mount worn with play

Fail 8 Feb 2025 181,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

after market wiper switch fitted

o/s front top mount worn with play

Pass 6 Feb 2024 179,260 miles

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

o/s front top mounting worn with play

o/s handbrake effort getting low

wiper switch on centre dash

Fail 6 Feb 2024 179,260 miles

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

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

o/s front top mounting worn with play

o/s handbrake effort getting low

wiper switch on centre dash

Pass 10 Feb 2023 176,722 miles

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

after market wiper switch fitted in dash

both front outriggers corroded and holed(just outside prescribed area)

drivers seatbelt webbing frayed

play and slight knock(full lock)from o/s front top mount(further investigation advisable).

Fail 10 Feb 2023 176,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

drivers seatbelt webbing frayed

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

after market wiper switch fitted in dash

both front outriggers corroded and holed(just outside prescribed area)

play and slight knock(full lock)from o/s front top mount(further investigation advisable).

Pass 15 Feb 2022 173,401 miles

Front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front jacking points hold/corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 173,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front jacking points hold/corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 168,922 miles

Exhaust mountings are in a corroded condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle has patches of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2021 168,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mountings are in a corroded condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle has patches of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,121 miles

Brake pedal rubber is in a poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front headlamp aims are in a poor condition

Front jacking point are in a corroded condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower light is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear light fittings are in a poor condition

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

Rear bumper trims are in a poor condition

Signs of damp on offside rear caliper

Fail 30 Jan 2020 164,109 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber is in a poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front headlamp aims are in a poor condition

Front jacking point are in a corroded condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower light is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear light fittings are in a poor condition

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

Rear bumper trims are in a poor condition

Signs of damp on offside rear caliper

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,336 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Damage to offside rear side trim

Front brake pads just starting to wear low

Front inner sills/ jacking areas heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear lower light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 159,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Damage to offside rear side trim

Front brake pads just starting to wear low

Front inner sills/ jacking areas heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear lower light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,438 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear lower light unit damaged.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

fan belt worn

Fail 25 Jan 2018 154,438 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear lower light unit damaged.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

fan belt worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wing mirror is in a poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 150,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wing mirror is in a poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,713 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 145,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 140,400 miles

Front and rear number plate are in a poor condition

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

Nearside rear and nearside front lights cracked.

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 140,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear number plate are in a poor condition

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

Nearside rear and nearside front lights cracked.

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 134,688 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2014 134,688 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 129,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,928 miles

front number plate cracked

offside steering rack arm inner joint worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 124,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front number plate cracked

offside steering rack arm inner joint worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,853 miles

nearside and offside track rod inner joints worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 27,853 miles

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

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

nearside and offside track rod inner joints worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 113,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,309 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 82,595 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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SB54 XPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 SB54 XPZ, 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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SB54 XPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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