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VN05 MBO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,827 mi
Last recorded140,827 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,827 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 148,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 135,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,196 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,016 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,495 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,092 miles

Exhaust system loose front to middle section joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside front anti roll bar drop link top rubber split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Offside rear handbrake outer cover worn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,091 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system loose front to middle section joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside rear handbrake outer covers worn

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside front anti roll bar drop link top rubber split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,973 miles

advise centre exhaust clamp loose

advise nearside rear hand brake cable chaffing wheel

advise rear number plate

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise centre exhaust clamp loose

advise nearside rear hand brake cable chaffing wheel

advise rear number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,990 miles

advise front tyres

advise oil leaks at engine area

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise front tyres

advise oil leaks at engine area

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,541 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 MBO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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