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VO05 CFG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 CFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,426 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 96,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 96,404 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside jet inoperative / offside doesn't provide enough fluid to clean windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 91,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,496 miles

Engine noisy

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,012 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear panel damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spanner light on dash

Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,012 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear panel damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spanner light on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 65,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,091 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VO05 CFG 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 52.4%.

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 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 VO05 CFG, 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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VO05 CFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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