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VN54 ZVX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,387 mi
Last recorded190,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 190,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaK

Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 180,570 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 180,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CATLYTIC CONVERTER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CALIPER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,801 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 23 May 2019 168,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 155,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,906 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,906 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,468 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 147,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 138,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 128,861 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 128,844 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,463 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 90,782 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Damage to Offside Rear bumper.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside reverse lamp damaged.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2009 90,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Damage to Offside Rear bumper.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside reverse lamp damaged.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,340 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 71,698 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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VN54 ZVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN54 ZVX, 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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VN54 ZVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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