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VO05 VZJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 157,807 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,114 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 155,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front coil springs corroded

front discs and pads worn

slight interaction rear lights

Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,955 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 144,955 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,532 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 133,532 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,886 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2017 114,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 110,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,024 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 89,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 73,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,111 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,388 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 40,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,071 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 VZJ 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 68.2%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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