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VE05 UBT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,841 mi
Last recorded244,841 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 244,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front and offside front jacking points corroded and holed

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 244,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front and offside front jacking points corroded and holed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 244,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 224,155 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 213,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 213,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Towbar component excessively worn tow ball corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 198,895 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

injector has a leaf of gasses

Pass 30 Oct 2017 182,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,553 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 162,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 142,337 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 142,337 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,078 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 94,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,001 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs starting to rust

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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VE05 UBT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE05 UBT, 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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VE05 UBT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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