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VK05 OEL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

215,298 mi
Last recorded215,298 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 215,298 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 211,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 211,270 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 206,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns and os lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 206,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns and os lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 201,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 201,043 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 195,470 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked O/S/F lower corner

Fail 9 Sep 2020 195,313 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Mounting broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Handbrake cable corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Screen cracked o/s/f lower corner

Pass 31 Oct 2019 191,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 184,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 184,791 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 182,131 miles

alternator wire broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 178,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 169,373 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 159,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 150,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 150,822 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 141,638 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show run-out.

near side rear lamps unit repaired with tape.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits at the tread.

off and near side front screen washer jets require adjustment.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

unable to open rear doors.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 141,638 miles

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

front registration plate shows damage.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front service brakes show run-out.

near side rear lamps unit repaired with tape.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits at the tread.

off and near side front screen washer jets require adjustment.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

unable to open rear doors.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 133,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 133,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 126,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 126,820 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper & bonnet damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Small amount of damage to centre top of windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2009 115,254 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 115,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 102,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 102,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VK05 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VK05 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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