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HX05 AKO

2005 Opel Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,648 mi
Last recorded186,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Opel Vivaro114,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 AKO
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 186,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 184,349 miles

all brake discs corroded

center rear stop lamp not working

o/s/r rear seat belt missing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 177,887 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 177,887 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 169,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 169,764 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 157,343 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 157,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2009 143,477 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 143,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 127,951 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 126,700 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 126,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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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HX05 AKO is a 2005 Opel Vivaro in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HX05 AKO, 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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HX05 AKO is a 2005 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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