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SM05 WLL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,690 mi
Last recorded198,690 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 198,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 198,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 188,410 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 188,403 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 177,594 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 159,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 159,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 145,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 132,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 121,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 105,655 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 11 May 2010 105,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 May 2009 83,701 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front door check-strap insecure

sidewall damage nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 6 May 2009 83,701 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front door check-strap insecure

sidewall damage nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 22 May 2008 65,322 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,322 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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SM05 WLL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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