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VN05 LVE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,018 mi
Last recorded180,018 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 180,018 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 180,014 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission g\box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear reverse lens broken

Pass 26 May 2023 171,739 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 155,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills cann not be viwed

front and rear pads low

two front jacking points has covers on it can not be viwed . covers on sills both sides .

Pass 12 May 2021 146,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

two front jacking points has covers on it can not be viwed . covers on sills both sides .

Pass 4 Jan 2020 144,051 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 144,051 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 138,121 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 132,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 125,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 118,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,771 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 97,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,214 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 90,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,867 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2010 69,966 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,966 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,985 miles

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 LVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN05 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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