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AK55 SOH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,544 mi
Last recorded198,544 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 198,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 193,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 189,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 189,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 184,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 180,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 177,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 173,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 173,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 162,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 162,067 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front brake hoses not clipped into strut support brackets.

Near side front wheel arch guard insecure

Off side front brake pad anti-rattle not positioned correctly.

Pass 11 May 2012 153,850 miles

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

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

Fail 5 May 2012 153,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 131,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 105,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,702 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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AK55 SOH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 SOH, 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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AK55 SOH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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