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VN05 GCY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

167,252 mi
Last recorded167,252 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 167,252 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 167,252 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 165,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 165,808 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))

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

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

hand brake cable on nearside touching tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2022 161,877 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 161,842 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 153,253 miles

BOTH Number plates deteriorated

Central Rear Reverse light unit broken.

Hazard switch slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose/insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.6mm, and wearing unevenly on both edges of tread.

Serious oil leak on engine/transmission, just legal, and badly contaminating rubber steering/suspension components.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 153,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

BOTH Number plates deteriorated

Central Rear Reverse light unit broken.

Hazard switch slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose/insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.6mm, and wearing unevenly on both edges of tread.

Serious oil leak on engine/transmission, just legal, and badly contaminating rubber steering/suspension components.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light does not work/lens broken

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

Offside Front door slightly stiff to open

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 143,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged & not fully secure

Nearside Rear reverse light does not work/lens broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-5mm & worn on inner edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door slightly stiff to open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight top mounting broken & not fully secure

Nearside Rear bumper end cap split & damaged

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door slightly stiff to open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 131,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight top mounting broken & not fully secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights interacting (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap split & damaged

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door slightly stiff to open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 131,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 119,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 119,340 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front mirror glass damaged but still provides a view to the rear

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 May 2016 100,405 miles

drivers wing mirror glass broken but still provides veiw to rear

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear bumper end cap not fully secure & damaged

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear bumper end cap not fully secure & damaged

offside rear light lens missing

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 23 May 2014 82,936 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear outer light lens missing but still shows correct colours to the rear

Pass 31 May 2013 75,963 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 66,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear bumper cracked

nearside rear light lens broken

strong advise nearside rear tyre on 1.6-5mm

strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-4mm

Pass 29 Apr 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 44,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,735 miles

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

slight play in both front inner rack joints

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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VN05 GCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc 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 VN05 GCY, 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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VN05 GCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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