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MA05 UWL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,414 mi
Last recorded220,414 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 220,414 miles

fix horn.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 210,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 210,451 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Calliper or cable faulty (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 205,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 195,791 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 195,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 185,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 173,343 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 173,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 159,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 140,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 118,543 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack ends/ rear of handbrake cables corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 11,970 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 95,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 95,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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MA05 UWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA05 UWL, 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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MA05 UWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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