2005 Vauxhall Vivaro · 23,231 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2005 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Vivaro years (23,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 51.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 149,424
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,231
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.8% of tests fail here (156% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.2%
- Suspension27.3%
- Brakes22.4%
- Steering12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Tyres6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.42%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.42%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 4.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.49%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.84%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.8%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Vivaro years (23,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.9% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.42% of tests), position lamp not working (7.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 149,424 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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