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SN05 ZRJ

2005 Opel Vivaro

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Opel Vivaro114,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZRJ
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2025 108,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 105,769 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,209 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 97,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 94,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 94,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,905 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,903 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,116 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SN05 ZRJ is a 2005 Opel Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SN05 ZRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 ZRJ registered?

SN05 ZRJ is a 2005 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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