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SL05 UEA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,067 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,380 miles

nearside steering arm slight wear

Fail 2 Jul 2019 113,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside steering arm slight wear

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,014 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 74,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 74,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 67,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,842 miles

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

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

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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,197 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,831 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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SL05 UEA 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 69.6%.

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 SL05 UEA, 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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SL05 UEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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