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VA05 JNF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,709 mi
Last recorded199,709 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 199,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

front to rear rigid brake pipe slightly corroded

underside has area's of heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 191,542 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

unable to assess quality of welding repair or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Fail 27 Jul 2021 190,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

Pass 4 Sep 2018 182,665 miles

Front subframe stay bars corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front strut mounting corroded

Offside Front strut mounting corroded

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perishing

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear axle mounts / axle / towbar corroded

all suspension slight corrosion

both front jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 182,662 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe stay bars corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front strut mounting corroded

Offside Front strut mounting corroded

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perishing

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear axle mounts / axle / towbar corroded

all suspension slight corrosion

both front jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 176,734 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting area to van corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front strut top mounting point to van corroded

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

all brake pipes and hoses coated in oil and or grease

both front jacking points corroded

both rear shock casings corroded

drivers seat base damaged

rear axel corroded

rear axel mounts corroded

tow bar mounts corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 176,730 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front strut top mounting area to van corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front strut top mounting point to van corroded

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

all brake pipes and hoses coated in oil and or grease

both front jacking points corroded

both rear shock casings corroded

drivers seat base damaged

rear axel corroded

rear axel mounts corroded

tow bar mounts corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 164,311 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet secondary catch inopperative

Fail 4 Mar 2016 164,309 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056516c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet secondary catch inopperative

Pass 21 Feb 2015 153,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 153,399 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 138,663 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle surface corroision

towbar mounting surface corroision

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slight bind when rotated by hand

rear axle surface corroision

towbar mounting surface corroision

Fail 22 Feb 2013 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,163 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,150 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)

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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VA05 JNF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA05 JNF, 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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VA05 JNF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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