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HD05 BUA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,583 mi
Last recorded189,583 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 189,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 183,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front clips broken. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp in op.

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f lower sill inner&outer damaged also some corrosion. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam , steady rod & panard rod rusty (very dry). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper rear plastic side trims by wheel arch top screws missing.

Rear Upper spare tyre perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp in op.

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear plastic side trims by rear wheels fixing screw missing

Spare tyre defective perish cracks. ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp in op.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade to big fouling on windscreen panel. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper n/s & o/s rear plastic side trims by wheels (top screws missing.)

Spare tyre defective tyre perished. ()

Pass 12 Mar 2022 152,805 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges

n/s/f fog light inoperative

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

rear springs corroded

x2 rear seat bases insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2022 152,804 miles

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

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges

n/s/f fog light inoperative

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

rear springs corroded

x2 rear seat bases insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2021 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,279 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective outer (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective outer (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre centre seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut top mount has movement

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 136,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R handbrake performance low

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2017 119,345 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,141 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,946 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover slightly detiorated but works fine

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,106 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

n/s wiper rubber split on end.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear seats missing at time of test

n/s windscreen wiper is split slightly on one end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,184 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,384 miles

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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HD05 BUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD05 BUA, 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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HD05 BUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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