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SC05 SOS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 SOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,636 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

slight movement detected at steering wheel left /right

Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,636 miles

Central Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation incorrect position rubbing brake pipe (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight movement detected at steering wheel left /right

Pass 10 May 2019 104,037 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 186,963 miles

Lower engine stabiliser bush split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 186,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Lower engine stabiliser bush split

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 186,616 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable worn

turbo pipe leaking oil

Fail 22 Sep 2015 186,616 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear hand brake cable worn

ecm light on

turbo pipe leaking oil

Fail 19 May 2015 186,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 185,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 1 Feb 2012 150,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 150,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,447 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,637 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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SC05 SOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 SOS, 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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SC05 SOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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