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VE05 URJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,242 mi
Last recorded227,242 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 227,242 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 227,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 216,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 210,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 201,543 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Fail 28 Jul 2023 201,541 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 29 Jul 2022 195,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 191,903 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 191,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 191,042 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 187,823 miles

Coolant leaking no from both ends of radiator, new unit needed

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 185,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no spare wheel & tyre in carrier at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2017 185,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no spare wheel & tyre in carrier at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2016 181,955 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

no spare wheel in carrier at time of test

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 181,955 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

no spare wheel in carrier at time of test

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 177,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

no spare wheel in carrier at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 177,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

no spare wheel in carrier at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 165,502 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 165,494 miles

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

knock from o/s/f suspension

loud creaking noise o/s/f suspension

Pass 2 Jul 2013 148,345 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear inner outer edges

noise from o/s/f

Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,365 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 109,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,071 miles

n/s/f lower joint worn borderline

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,880 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,134 miles

n/s/f tyre close too limit

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 URJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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