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RF05 ULM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ULM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,204 miles

front and rear brake discs all rusty been stood

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 91,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,021 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,556 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Rear tyres starting to perish and split not showing cords

brake discs rusty been stood

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,078 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres perished

under trays

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,920 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2010 50,410 miles

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,849 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,849 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake pads low

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,270 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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RF05 ULM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF05 ULM, 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 RF05 ULM registered?

RF05 ULM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for RF05 ULM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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