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HJ05 WUA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 117,062 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod inner joint has excessive movement

Fail 21 Aug 2026 117,062 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod inner joint has excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Evidence of engine oil leaking into under trays

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged affecting the view to the rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Reversing light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2024 109,542 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Evidence of engine oil leaking into under trays

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged affecting the view to the rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Reversing light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,562 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,522 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

different size tyres front & rear

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre two nails

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre two nails

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

oil level low

Pass 8 May 2019 97,382 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 97,382 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 92,103 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2017 86,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,574 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,439 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,676 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,675 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2014 75,092 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 75,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,428 miles

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

o/f/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/f/r tyre perished

turbo pipe broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,025 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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HJ05 WUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HJ05 WUA, 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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HJ05 WUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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