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M4 UPM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 UPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 169,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 171,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 168,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 165,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 156,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 154,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 153,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 145,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 132,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,064 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,902 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 119,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 107,275 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,163 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight 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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M4 UPM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc 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 M4 UPM, 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 M4 UPM registered?

M4 UPM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for M4 UPM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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