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WK05 USL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 USL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,914 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,692 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 62,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 61,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade fitted 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade fitted 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose, metal ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose, metal ferrules corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,629 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose, metal ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose, metal ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,632 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,682 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,666 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,652 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,181 miles

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

advise rear brake check pads may need replacing

damage to nearside front wheel rim

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics will be part of the Mot test next year

Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,419 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics will be part of the Mot test next year

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,706 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage,offside rear tyre in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

spare tyre not available to inspect

Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,688 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage,offside rear tyre in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

spare tyre not available to inspect

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,735 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,735 miles

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,740 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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WK05 USL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WK05 USL, 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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WK05 USL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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