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VE05 UPJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,766 mi
Last recorded165,766 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 165,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 164,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside and offside wiper poor

Pass 7 Sep 2021 162,903 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 1 Sep 2020 162,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 162,078 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BADLY

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BADLY

Pass 21 Aug 2018 160,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 159,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,545 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,796 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar d barb bushes have wear

Fail 6 Nov 2015 154,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar d barb bushes have wear

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,345 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside front rack end

Pass 18 Aug 2012 123,564 miles

play in nearside rack end

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,712 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,532 miles

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

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

play in n/s of steering rack

slight play o/s of steering rack

stone chip front screen

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 UPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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