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AE55 HFO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 98,155 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 87,838 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 87,780 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering pipes are damp slight seepage

Fail 8 May 2024 78,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering pipes are damp slight seepage

Pass 11 May 2023 70,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 63,482 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 63,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 57,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,007 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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AE55 HFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AE55 HFO, 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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AE55 HFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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