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BT05 UJY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

218,874 mi
Last recorded218,874 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 218,874 miles

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

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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 210,181 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 210,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 207,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 207,535 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 197,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 197,775 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 186,538 miles

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2022 186,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2021 176,199 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 176,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 165,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 165,665 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,620 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 160,617 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 158,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,037 miles

front pads appear low and discs worn/ corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and punctured

play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

slight dampness o/s/f shock absorber

slight steering rack arm (s) free play

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE BECOMING LAZY

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER SLEEVE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS UNIT DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT BOTH INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE BECOMING LAZY

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER SLEEVE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS UNIT DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT BOTH INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant on minimum level

offside front inner track rod balljiont has slight play

offside reverse lamp damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,294 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting.

movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

offside parking brake cable outer sleeve damaged.

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged.

slight movement nearside rear shock absorber piston.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 120,257 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 111,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear reverse lamp lense damaged

slight play in both fron tie rod balljoints

Fail 18 Aug 2012 111,261 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear reverse lamp lense damaged

slight play in both fron tie rod balljoints

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,801 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged.

slight movement in nearside rear shock absorber piston.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light lens damaged.

slight movement in nearside rear shock absorber piston.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,485 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear light cluster damaged

oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,604 miles

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

n/s/r light cover broken

Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,457 miles

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

o/s/rear brake ts binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2008 53,633 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

stop light on dash is on

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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BT05 UJY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 UJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT05 UJY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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