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RY05 UHB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,163 miles

Front both headlight lenses recommend polishing (slightly glazed)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 73,163 miles

Front both headlight lenses recommend polishing (slightly glazed)

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,229 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,390 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,387 miles

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

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

coolent below min

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,630 miles

sligh movement in steering rack drumstick

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,403 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 16,393 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,716 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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RY05 UHB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RY05 UHB, 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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RY05 UHB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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