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VE05 URA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,502 mi
Last recorded209,502 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 URA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 209,502 miles

NSF Tyre on limit.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

OSR Brake, reduced performance.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 199,112 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 198,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 177,984 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside parking brake, reduced performance

Pass 9 Jul 2014 177,984 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside parking brake, reduced performance

Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside parking brake, reduced performance

Pass 16 Jul 2012 148,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jul 2012 148,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pads worn near to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,136 miles

recommend service rear brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2011 135,136 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

recommend service rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2010 122,079 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 121,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,508 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,779 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 URA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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