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SM05 WLF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,211 mi
Last recorded181,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 181,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 181,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 169,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,074 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,144 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 95,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 95,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 68,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,064 miles

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

slight play in steering rack at nearside

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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SM05 WLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM05 WLF, 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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What year was SM05 WLF registered?

SM05 WLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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