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SO05 PDU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 PDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,944 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,928 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable front section (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,848 miles

both track rod end gaiters cracking

os rear lamp cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

both track rod end gaiters cracking

os rear lamp cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,020 miles

low brake fluid

osr tyre sidewall damaged

rear discs rusty

rear lamp os broken

stearing rack sweat

Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,008 miles

Horn not working horn inop (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at flex (3.6.B.2c)

low brake fluid

osr tyre sidewall damaged

rear discs rusty

rear lamp os broken

stearing rack sweat

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f wheel beering slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f wheel beering slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,532 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,532 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre been run flat side wall has damage

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/d/r tyre cracking

o/s/f abs wire insecure

o/s/r fog unit broken

o/s/r light unit melted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside fog lamp clear lens damaged

offside track rod inner ball has play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,550 miles

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

offside reversing light lens broken.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside reversing light lens broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 36,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,279 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,279 miles

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

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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SO05 PDU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 SO05 PDU, 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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SO05 PDU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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