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T3 XSA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,239 mi
Last recorded182,239 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 XSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 182,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 182,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 176,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 175,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 175,900 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 175,515 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 170,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 163,729 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,001 miles

Central Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 172,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 172,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 160,854 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

o/s/r tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 3 Jan 2013 160,848 miles

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front brake pads low

o/s/r tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 6 Jan 2012 154,364 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded & lipped

front number plate damaged but readable

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 6 Jan 2012 154,364 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

2 screws & various cuts in tread of NSR tyre

NS wiper juddering accross screen

brake fluid level low

engine & gearbox wet with oil

engine oil level low at time of test

front brake disc inner faces corroded & lipped

front number plate damaged but readable

sidewall kerb damage to NSR tyre

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,561 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 147,256 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 139,749 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 139,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 110,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,881 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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T3 XSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T3 XSA, 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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T3 XSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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