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RE05 WBU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

272,281 mi
Last recorded272,281 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 WBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 272,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 248,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 237,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 232,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 223,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 213,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 206,618 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2013 206,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 188,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 180,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 156,326 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 156,326 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,637 miles

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

front fog lights broken

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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RE05 WBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE05 WBU, 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 RE05 WBU registered?

RE05 WBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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