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SL05 AXY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,234 mi
Last recorded146,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 AXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 146,234 miles

Nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 19 Jul 2017 146,234 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 19 Jun 2016 140,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 140,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 140,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor wire mount missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing middle belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever has slight restricted movement.

Nearside damage to NSR outer sill.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front disk worn

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear pads look low

Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear disk corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 135,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake disc's heavily scored and worn

front tyres scrubbed

rear brake disc's,corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

N/s/r wheel arch outer sill damaged but not weakened

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/s/r wheel arch outer sill damaged but not weakened

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 161,166 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 160,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,088 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp cover missing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 113,714 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 113,714 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2008 91,095 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 91,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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SL05 AXY 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 52.6%.

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 SL05 AXY, 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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SL05 AXY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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