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T15 BOA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

182,014 mi
Last recorded182,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 BOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 182,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis at spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

abs pump rusty

lower engine mount bush perished

offside front jacking point rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2024 180,782 miles

abs pump rusty

headlight aims poor

high level brake light disconnected

lower engine mount bush perished

play in front sub frame bushes

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs inner faces rusty

rear chassis rusty at spring mounts

rear tyres worn and perished

various body damage

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2022 177,044 miles

abs pump rusty

all tyres worn on edges and out of shape

bumpers damaged

front subframe bushes worn

high level brake light disconnected

lower engine mount bush perished

play in rack joints

rear brake discs rusty

rear chassis rusty at spring mounts

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2022 177,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

abs pump rusty

all tyres worn on edges and out of shape

bumpers damaged

front subframe bushes worn

lower engine mount bush perished

play in rack joints

rear brake discs rusty

rear chassis rusty at spring mounts

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,857 miles

abs pump rusty

lower engine mount bush perished

play in rack joints

rear brake discs rusty

rear chassis rusty at spring mounts

slight play in front subframe and wishbone bushes

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 13 Dec 2021 173,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

abs pump rusty

lower engine mount bush perished

play in rack joints

rear brake discs rusty

rear chassis rusty at spring mounts

slight play in front subframe and wishbone bushes

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Dec 2020
Fail 15 Dec 2020

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019

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

Fail 29 May 2019

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 149,039 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 149,039 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 148,473 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened above fuel tank (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 148,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened above fuel tank (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,347 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 146,347 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 143,314 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 143,296 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 139,535 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,836 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 119,274 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 119,274 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

unable to see front inner brakepads clearly but appear slightly low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,284 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 65,028 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

Fail 6 May 2009 65,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 9 May 2008 49,131 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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T15 BOA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T15 BOA, 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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T15 BOA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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