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ML05 UMK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,841 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 117,841 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,646 miles

Nearside mirror glass damage

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,792 miles

Nearside damage to mirror glass

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

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

reversing lamps not working

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside damage to mirror glass

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

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 1 May 2019 104,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,271 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm & scuffing to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front windscreen washer part blocked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear scuffing to both tyre outer walls

Fail 29 Apr 2017 92,087 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm & scuffing to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front windscreen washer part blocked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear scuffing to both tyre outer walls

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,423 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

power steering rack damp

wear to front brake discs + corrosion ( inner faces )

windscreen chipped - service / system fault light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,856 miles

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

fault light on dash

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion to both front brake disc inner faces

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,687 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 55,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,337 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 48,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,176 miles

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

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

n/s front seat belt is slightly slow to retract

plastic covers fitted to undersides of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,304 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 UMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML05 UMK, 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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ML05 UMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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