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FE05 UET

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,645 mi
Last recorded119,645 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,645 miles

central hand brake cable corroded

dampness around steering rack

front brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamp switch faulty

nearside steering arm slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 119,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

central hand brake cable corroded

dampness around steering rack

front brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamp switch faulty

nearside steering arm slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,168 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front strut top mount slight play

offside rear handbrake lever not fully released

slight engine oil leak

steering rack light misting of oil

Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,168 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

glow plug warning light on

nearside front strut top mount slight play

offside rear handbrake lever not fully released

power steering slightly heavy

slight engine oil leak

steering rack light misting of oil

Fail 1 Mar 2018 119,167 miles

Fuel tank insecure one strap missing and other holed (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs corroded

nearside windscreen washer inoperative

offside outer sill holed twice - non structural

radiator leaking

slight oil seepage at steering rack area

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

spare tyre defective hole in sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust hanger broken system still supported

dampness around steering rack

glow plug warning on dash

nearside washer blocked

steering system heavy

Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust hanger broken system still supported

dampness around steering rack

glow plug warning on dash

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside washer blocked

steering system heavy

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,483 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 626,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,252 miles

coolant leak at radiator nearside lower corner

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake disc coverplates are corroded to excess

coolant leak at radiator nearside lower corner

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 29 May 2012 88,359 miles

both rear backing plates deteriated

hand brake cable deteriated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,685 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 76,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,873 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 62,872 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,698 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,698 miles

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

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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FE05 UET is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FE05 UET, 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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FE05 UET is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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