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VE05 UCX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,561 mi
Last recorded161,561 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 161,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 161,554 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 155,767 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 24 Nov 2016 155,767 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,533 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 145,533 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,772 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare tyre heavily damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 131,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

spare tyre heavily damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,525 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front regestration plate damaged

n/s/rear tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

tow bar electrical sockett cover missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 122,525 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front regestration plate damaged

n/s/rear tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

tow bar electrical sockett cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn & lipped

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn & lipped

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,077 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,157 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH No PLATES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R LIGHT LENZ CRACKED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK (UNDER GAITORS)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,157 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH No PLATES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R LIGHT LENZ CRACKED

REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK (UNDER GAITORS)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,803 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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VE05 UCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VE05 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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