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SG05 YHC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,105 mi
Last recorded197,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 YHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 197,105 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corrorded/worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

p/steering belt cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 197,105 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs corrorded/worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

high level stop lamp inop

p/steering belt cracking

rear fog lamp slightly loose

Pass 11 Aug 2012 173,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front strut top mounts tight in operation

free play in nearside inner tie rod

free play in offside inner tie rod

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 173,877 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on dash

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly smering

movement detected at front anti roll bar d bushes

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

slight oil leak

slight play detected at n/s and o/s inner steering joints

Pass 3 Dec 2010 139,847 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes

power steering stiff in operation

Fail 1 Dec 2010 139,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes

power steering stiff in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,558 miles

Creaking from both front strut top brgs.

O/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inside edge

Play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Play in o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Dec 2009 114,557 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Creaking from both front strut top brgs.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inside edge

Play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Dec 2008 104,861 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,861 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SG05 YHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SG05 YHC, 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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SG05 YHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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