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SE05 UWA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 UWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 145,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,258 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 130,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,910 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,087 miles

Both nearside tyres worn slightly on inner edges.Offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Nearside rear light unit damaged.

Slight play in both steering rackends.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,087 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Both nearside tyres worn slightly on inner edges.Offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Nearside rear light unit damaged.

Slight play in both steering rackends.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light inop

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to sills

dampness at fuel tank but no obvious leak?

slight weep around power steering pump

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Slight play in all steering ball joints.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,179 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Slight play in all steering ball joints.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,511 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,445 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)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,435 miles

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

Nearside loading door trim missing

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

charge & stop lights come on intermittantly

nearside rear lamp unit outer cover cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,435 miles

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

Nearside loading door trim missing

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

charge & stop lights come on intermittantly

nearside rear lamp unit outer cover cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre is flat.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre is flat.

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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SE05 UWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SE05 UWA, 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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SE05 UWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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