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DU05 UZH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

382,664 mi
Last recorded382,664 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 382,664 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting plates on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bolt missing from top engine mount

Pass 15 Oct 2019 361,908 miles

Front radiator support damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 345,948 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 345,910 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 340,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 340,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 329,130 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2018 329,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 324,271 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 324,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 315,009 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened mid belt slightly worn (5.2.2a)

clutter on dash top

drivers seat base worn

hand brake readings poor

Fail 1 Nov 2017 315,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened mid belt slightly worn (5.2.2a)

clutter on dash top

drivers seat base worn

hand brake readings poor

Pass 10 May 2017 300,931 miles

Nearside slight play in inner rack

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

heavy exhaust smoke on start up

Fail 10 May 2017 300,931 miles

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

Nearside slight play in inner rack

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

heavy exhaust smoke on start up

Pass 2 Nov 2016 288,709 miles

Nearside Front side light dull

wipers poor

Fail 2 Nov 2016 288,709 miles

Nearside Front side light dull

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 1x501 bulb (1.1.C.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jul 2016 278,850 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 278,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on subfame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and bent (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 260,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 226,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 226,869 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 203,682 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 168,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 167,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 139,201 miles

Hand brake cables unevenly adjusted

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 118,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 117,328 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear axle bushes starting to split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 107,378 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2009 107,378 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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DU05 UZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DU05 UZH, 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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DU05 UZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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