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EK05 UHP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,345 mi
Last recorded139,345 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2025 139,329 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2024 136,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,772 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack inner balljoint slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,642 miles

Nearside front suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,358 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel side to side movement

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,285 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,070 miles

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

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

There is slight play in the N/S/F steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 68,070 miles

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

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

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

There is slight play in the N/S/F steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK05 UHP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK05 UHP, 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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What year was EK05 UHP registered?

EK05 UHP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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