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VE05 URW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,026 miles

all tyres approaching limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, brake disc worn, slight play in rack

Fail 5 Dec 2024 137,026 miles

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

all tyres approaching limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, brake disc worn, slight play in rack

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 132,574 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,139 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

near side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,362 miles

engine management light remains on

Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,321 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,236 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,532 miles

Offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,855 miles

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

engine management light remains on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,461 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,423 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,140 miles

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

Off side fog lamp lens cracked

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

Steering track arms have play in both of them

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,140 miles

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

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

Off side fog lamp lens cracked

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

Steering track arms have play in both of them

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,979 miles

play in n/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,878 miles

n/s seat belt; centre row; not fully inspected due to the child seat

slight free play to the o/s off the steerig rack and the o/s track rod end

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 URW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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