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T16 MFG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,929 mi
Last recorded124,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 MFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 124,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 123,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 117,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,895 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,813 miles

coolant below min

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,989 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2015 86,536 miles

Engine & gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre & split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,562 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,551 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,551 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,434 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008

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

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

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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T16 MFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T16 MFG, 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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T16 MFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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