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VN05 OFY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,000 mi
Last recorded215,000 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 215,000 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 212,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 212,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer lens cracked

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 211,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer lens cracked

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 157,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 145,346 miles

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

Nearside and offside chassis outriggers next to rear of front wheel arches showing signs of advanced corrosion - Not within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 145,346 miles

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

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

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

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))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside and offside chassis outriggers next to rear of front wheel arches showing signs of advanced corrosion - Not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front corrosion on offside front chassis leg . not within 30cm of any suspension components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe and short pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 137,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front corrosion on offside front chassis leg . not within 30cm of any suspension components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe and short pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split . not clearing fully (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,972 miles

Offside Rear coilspring corroded

Offside Rear road wheel bead out of shape and tyre with minor sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 128,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage showing ply, tyre also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear outer road wheel bead out of shape and tyre with minor sidewall damage

Offside Rear coilspring corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 118,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,550 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant added

Fail 8 Nov 2014 110,462 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

coolant added

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,275 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 81,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,906 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 OFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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