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VO05 COA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,010 mi
Last recorded160,010 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 160,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 148,382 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 148,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,381 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,287 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 143,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper dont park when switched off (8.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced parking brake 57% (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

corner of radiator leaking

engine damp with oil

fuel pipes to pump and injectors corroded

offside outer and inner sill damaged

power steering pump damp

underneath of vehicle and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 139,935 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 139,935 miles

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 139,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 139,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,003 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 145,598 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a rip on the sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 9 May 2013 129,447 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2013 129,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 115,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 100,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 90,490 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2010 90,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

horn poor

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,198 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,198 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,139 miles

front n/plate cracked

horn poor sound

slight play in n/s track rod

unable to see brake pads

2x front tyres have 2mm of tread left and are unevenly worn

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 COA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 COA, 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 COA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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