The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2005 Vauxhall Vivaros in our database.
A score of 55 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 55% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 16,314 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
MOT History for EF05SVC
VAUXHALL VIVARO (2005) - 1,870cc Diesel
Found 25 MOT records for EF05SVC
Test History
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Safety-Critical Failures in History
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion).
This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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📊 Pattern Summary
Key patterns identified across 25 MOT tests:
Recurring Issues:
Brake issues appeared in 4 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Suspension issues appeared in 6 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Lighting issues appeared in 27 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Tire issues appeared in 11 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
ABS issues appeared in 10 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Safety Concerns:
1 dangerous defect recorded in MOT history
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
29 May 2025
PASSED
Mileage: 228,653 MI
🟠Major Defects (Passed Test):
These defects were major but not dangerous enough to fail the MOT test
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small securing clip loose ( (g) (i))
🟡Advisories:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge ( (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in inner and outer edge tread patterns (235/50/18, 101W) ( (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in inner and outer edge tread patterns ( (d) (ii))
MOT valid until: 28 May 2026
16 May 2024
PASSED
Mileage: 221,961 MI
🟠Major Defects (Passed Test):
These defects were major but not dangerous enough to fail the MOT test
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
🟡Advisories:
radiator leaking
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured ( (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured ( (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ( (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
MOT valid until: 15 May 2025
12 May 2023
PASSED
Mileage: 216,030 MI
MOT valid until: 11 May 2024
📜 Full MOT History
Complete historical record (22 additional tests):
20 Jun 2022
PASSED
Mileage: 213,121 MI
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger ( (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger ( (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
26 Jul 2021
PASSED
Mileage: 205,721 MI
14 Sep 2020
PASSED
Mileage: 203,539 MI
🟠Major Defects:
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( (b) (i))
🟡Advisories:
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned ( (e))
20 Sep 2019
PASSED
Mileage: 200,515 MI
17 Sep 2018
PASSED
Mileage: 196,785 MI
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ( (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush ( (a) (i))
20 Sep 2017
PASSED
Mileage: 192,935 MI
🟡Advisories:
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2017
FAILED
Mileage: 192,933 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2016
PASSED
Mileage: 188,033 MI
🟡Advisories:
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,inner bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2015
PASSED
Mileage: 184,041 MI
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
17 Sep 2015
FAILED
Mileage: 184,041 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp not working ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
04 Oct 2014
PASSED
Mileage: 180,985 MI
29 Sep 2014
FAILED
Mileage: 180,985 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ()
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
🟡Advisories:
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
03 Oct 2013
PASSED
Mileage: 150,302 MI
03 Oct 2013
FAILED
Mileage: 150,301 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
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)
04 Oct 2012
PASSED
Mileage: 119,658 MI
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
03 Oct 2012
FAILED
Mileage: 119,657 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ()
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
01 Oct 2011
PASSED
Mileage: 82,789 MI
29 Sep 2010
PASSED
Mileage: 49,394 MI
🟡Advisories:
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
10 Jun 2010
PASSED
Mileage: 48,644 MI
30 Jun 2009
PASSED
Mileage: 38,659 MI
30 Jun 2009
FAILED
Mileage: 38,657 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view ()
12 Jun 2008
PASSED
Mileage: 30,795 MI
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ()
