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SH05 VOT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,192 mi
Last recorded155,192 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 152,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 151,360 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 151,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,419 miles

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2016 150,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not switching off (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,912 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2015 146,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated left upper corner encroaching on letters (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure moving on mounts when on lock to lock (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,761 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 142,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 84,105 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 84,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,180 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 50,859 miles

airbag warning light on

power steering level low,plus leakage at pump?

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 VOT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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