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SO05 UEG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 UEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 147,919 miles

All road springs corroded

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,701 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All road springs corroded

Emission level too low to register

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jan 2014 116,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,401 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,469 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

rear discs corroded

stonee chips sin windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates water damaged

front coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,911 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,436 miles

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

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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SO05 UEG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO05 UEG, 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 SO05 UEG registered?

SO05 UEG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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