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2005 VAUXHALL VIVARO
General Information
- Registration AV55CEK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 250,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 243,389 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 243,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 233,968 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025 16 Jun 20268 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 227,507 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024 16 Jun 202631 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 227,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 226,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 224,797 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022 16 Jun 202625 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 224,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 221,369 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 221,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear park brake just made efficiency
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 220,267 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 218,769 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 16 Jun 20262 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 217,179 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 215,231 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- power steering is tight at steering wheel when first turned
- no gas reading dpf fitted
- Nearside and offside rackends woirn slightly
29 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 215,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside and offside rackends woirn slightly
- power steering is tight at steering wheel when first turned
- no gas reading dpf fitted
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 213,277 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 16 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 213,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 210,785 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 210,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 208,479 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 208,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 200,940 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 200,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 170,094 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011 16 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 169,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 120,097 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 16 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 120,097 MI
16 Jun 202611 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,180 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AV55CEK was registered on 2005-09-09
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