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VE54 WMZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 WMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 166,767 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 162,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 157,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 142,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 140,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 140,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. headlight insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 214,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 214,239 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning extremely heavy (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 207,845 miles

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

both front corners of chassis slightly corroded

very slight play n/s/f inner track arm ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2016 207,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part due to incorrect calliper fitted (3.6.B.4a)

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

both front corners of chassis slightly corroded

very slight play n/s/f inner track arm ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2014 198,737 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 198,714 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2014 186,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 13 Jan 2014 186,113 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 7 Jan 2013 172,073 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 17 Jan 2012 163,777 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 163,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 159,910 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 159,910 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 154,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 154,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML stays on

engine electrics light stays on

o/s/front indicator lens has slight damage

Fail 7 Jan 2009 149,779 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle hanging loose

bonnet stiff to open

n/s/rear tyre has cut in sidewall

o/s & n/s/front track rods have slight play at fixings

Pass 7 Jan 2009 149,779 miles

EML on

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)

bonnet release handle hanging loose

bonnet stiff to open

n/s/rear tyre has cut in sidewall

o/s & n/s/front track rods have slight play at fixings

Pass 7 Feb 2008 134,316 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 134,316 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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VE54 WMZ 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 65.5%.

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 VE54 WMZ, 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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VE54 WMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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