MOT Status
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184,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Forward trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front very slight play in steering rack inner arms
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
chip in windscreen
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wipers slightly smearing screen
slight play in steering rack
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both wipers slightly smearing screeb
oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play both sides inner rack joints
slight play both sides inner rack joints
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in rack end joints
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 JLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VK05 JLU, 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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VK05 JLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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