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SH05 OCO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,760 mi
Last recorded198,760 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 OCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 198,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 198,569 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 198,569 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 198,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 198,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 187,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 174,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 158,522 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting tie bush(s) are deteriorating (6.1D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper suspension attachment has slight lift present (2.5A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower bonnet release handle is detached from its mounting (8.4)

Offside Front brake disc faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Rear Park brake imbalance has been recorded at 20% (3.7B.6b)

Rear service brakes imbalance is at 20% (3.7B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2016 158,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting tie bush(s) are deteriorating (6.1D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper suspension attachment has slight lift present (2.5A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam is aiming too far right of the 0% limit (1.8B,4)

Offside Front Lower bonnet release handle is detached from its mounting (8.4)

Offside Front brake disc faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Rear Park brake imbalance has been recorded at 20% (3.7B.6b)

Rear service brakes imbalance is at 20% (3.7B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 144,216 miles

High level brakelight inoperative

OS front steering arm slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine Oil at minimum level

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 144,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

High level brakelight inoperative

OS front steering arm slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine Oil at minimum level

oil leak

rear brakediscs poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 121,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 121,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 100,115 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 100,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 83,400 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,116 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 60,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,402 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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SH05 OCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH05 OCO, 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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SH05 OCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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