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VAUXHALL VIVARO2005 · 1.9L DIESEL

MX03 ADE

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2005 VAUXHALL VIVARO — DIESEL, 1870cc. This vehicle has 186,572 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1870cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile, having demonstrated a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 March 2026 at 186,572 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a period of consistent passing since a failure in early 2023, indicating that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets compliance without immediate mechanical failure or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,884 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the van covered 8,040 miles, showing a reduced usage rate of roughly 4,000 miles annually. This low accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme heavy-duty cycles, which typically benefits the drivetrain and engine internal components, though the age increases the likelihood of rubber-based parts perishing or leaking irrespective of distance driven. Despite the clean records in the recent tests, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points. Given the age and model of this Vivaro, corrosion on the sills and floor pans is a common area that MOT tests may not highlight until it becomes structural. The inspection should also check for fluid leaks from the engine and worn suspension bushes, as the lack of recorded advisories may mean these components were either recently replaced or have not yet reached the threshold of visible failure.

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85
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile, having demonstrated a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 March 2026 at 186,572 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a period of consistent passing since a failure in early 2023, indicating that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets compliance without immediate mechanical failure or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,884 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the van covered 8,040 miles, showing a reduced usage rate of roughly 4,000 miles annually. This low accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme heavy-duty cycles, which typically benefits the drivetrain and engine internal components, though the age increases the likelihood of rubber-based parts perishing or leaking irrespective of distance driven. Despite the clean records in the recent tests, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points. Given the age and model of this Vivaro, corrosion on the sills and floor pans is a common area that MOT tests may not highlight until it becomes structural. The inspection should also check for fluid leaks from the engine and worn suspension bushes, as the lack of recorded advisories may mean these components were either recently replaced or have not yet reached the threshold of visible failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2005, this Vauxhall Vivaro with plate MX03 ADE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 27 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “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))”.

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