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SL05 BAA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,838 mi
Last recorded166,838 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 166,838 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 166,819 miles

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring missing (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring missing (3.4.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 166,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 165,701 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking dripping onto alternator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 160,873 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 160,719 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,602 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 155,516 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,961 miles

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

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

smoke reading to clean to read

Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

smoke reading to clean to read

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 140,514 miles

front roll bar support bushes worn

radiator core corroded and deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2011 121,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,971 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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SL05 BAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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