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VK05 OMF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak engine area

Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle smokey

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,308 miles

both wipers slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wipers slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 124,530 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 119,181 miles

Hid conversions fitted (no levelling or wash system) patterns poor

L.e.d front position lamps (slightly blue)

Slight judder on steering lock to lock

Some ovality to o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 May 2012 119,181 miles

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

Hid conversions fitted (no levelling or wash system) patterns poor

L.e.d front position lamps (slightly blue)

Slight judder on steering lock to lock

Some ovality to o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 106,351 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,315 miles

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

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

rear tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 93,423 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

O/s/r service brake low effort for model

Some inbalance on front brakes

Wipers poor operation

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,944 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

stone chips front screen

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 OMF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OMF, 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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What year was VK05 OMF registered?

VK05 OMF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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