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VO05 GPZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,523 mi
Last recorded154,523 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 154,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 154,521 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 142,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,795 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 113,781 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

nearside rear sill accident damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,655 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and corroded inner faces

nearside rear sill accident damaged

offside front flexible brake hose chaffed

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,905 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

front brake discs worn and corroded inner faces

nearside rear sill accident damaged

offside front flexible brake hose chaffed

Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

front brake discs worn and corroded inner faces

offside front flexible brake hose chaffed

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,164 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,882 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre sidewalls cut

Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,939 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,456 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,456 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,903 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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VO05 GPZ 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 72%.

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 VO05 GPZ, 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 GPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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