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SO54 ECT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ECT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 102,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,630 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 101,625 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,433 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,429 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,413 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,630 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,021 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 74,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,642 miles

N/s/f susp arm rear bush sarting too debond.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,642 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/s/f susp arm rear bush sarting too debond.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,301 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,748 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,275 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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SO54 ECT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SO54 ECT, 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 SO54 ECT registered?

SO54 ECT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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