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FE05 UFK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,995 mi
Last recorded160,995 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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Fail 4 Feb 2019 160,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation inside offfside front headlight lense

Pass 3 Feb 2017 131,933 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 131,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,396 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 114,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 95,761 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 90,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,017 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,416 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,002 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r lamp has slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,243 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 UFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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