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SO54 JZM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,682 mi
Last recorded246,682 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 246,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 241,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 May 2023 234,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 230,460 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 230,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 227,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 227,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 219,911 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank straps & floor

Fail 21 Jan 2020 219,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both fuel tank retaining straps corroded & cracking.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 210,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 196,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 196,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 185,174 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 185,174 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 170,699 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 170,699 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safty catch (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 160,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 160,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 147,209 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 147,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 135,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,993 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 124,993 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,754 miles

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 29 Dec 2009 105,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 70,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 JZM 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 64.3%.

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 SO54 JZM, 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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SO54 JZM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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