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SG55 ZXV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Module corroded. (1.6 (e))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Lower Lense cracked.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense also cracked. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and tread low.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Sills dented.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,879 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Module corroded. (1.6 (e))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Lower Lense cracked.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense also cracked. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and tread low.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Sills dented.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 145,015 miles

ABS module corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front No. plate cracked.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard light switch no symbol.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Lense damaged.

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Lense starting to discolour. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Indicator lense cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some small cuts on tyre.225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Inop dipbeam. (4.1.2 (b))

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

ABS module corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front No. plate cracked.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard light switch no symbol.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Lense damaged.

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Lense starting to discolour. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Indicator lense cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some small cuts on tyre.225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage at outer sidewall although not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has damage at outer sidewall although not deep enough to expose cords

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 140,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage at outer sidewall although not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has damage at outer sidewall although not deep enough to expose cords

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 135,318 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 6 Mar 2017 135,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing smooth at inner shoulder

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,719 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 128,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp pulsing with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged, although no sharp edges and no white light to rear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyre heavily worn on shoulders, cord exposure imminent

all tyre worn close to legal limit 205/65/16c

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

coolant level below 'MIN' marker

engine appears to be down on power, advise service/injector service/diagnostic check

oil leak

oil temperature unavailable for emissions

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,618 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,953 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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SG55 ZXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG55 ZXV, 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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SG55 ZXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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