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SP05 AEY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 AEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,348 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,964 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 140,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 129,559 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,421 miles

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

play in n s f steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

play in n s f steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,865 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,660 miles

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

slight lift at both front anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,660 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

slight lift at both front anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play in NSF tie rod

Slight play in OSF tie rod

Pass 21 May 2008 46,131 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 46,131 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SP05 AEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP05 AEY, 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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SP05 AEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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