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ML05 UJT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,494 mi
Last recorded162,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 162,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 162,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 160,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 143,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 138,081 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 133,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eng oil low

lights go dim if fan is on

Fail 31 Dec 2014 133,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

eng oil low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hubcaps fitted

nearside front indicator lens is cracked

offside front tyre is badly worn on th inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 125,651 miles

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hubcaps fitted

nearside front indicator lens is cracked

offside front tyre is badly worn on th inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,854 miles

rear brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

stone damage to n/s and center screen within limits t/o/test

Fail 29 Dec 2012 118,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

stone damage to n/s and center screen within limits t/o/test

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,527 miles

Bottom engine mount is in a poor condition

Front disc's wearing thin

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,527 miles

Bottom engine mount is in a poor condition

Front disc's wearing thin

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,074 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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ML05 UJT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML05 UJT, 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 ML05 UJT registered?

ML05 UJT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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