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HF05 BAV

2005 Opel Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

434,749 mi
Last recorded434,749 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Opel Vivaro114,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BAV
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 434,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust joint loose

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2019 426,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 426,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 406,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front/center exhaust loose

Fail 15 Oct 2018 406,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front/center exhaust loose

Pass 18 Oct 2017 391,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 391,330 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 366,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 366,089 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 337,881 miles

EML light on

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

Rear brake discs worn below service standard

Fail 18 Sep 2015 337,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML light on

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

Rear brake discs worn below service standard

Pass 9 May 2014 292,289 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 292,289 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 258,057 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 258,057 miles

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 223,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 182,592 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 27 Jan 2011 182,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 149,360 miles

advise crack in windscreen

advise n/s/r lamp been repaired

Fail 11 Dec 2009 149,360 miles

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

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

advise crack in windscreen

advise n/s/r lamp been repaired

Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 114,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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HF05 BAV is a 2005 Opel Vivaro in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,218 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF05 BAV is a 2005 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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