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AO55 ECF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,795 mi
Last recorded243,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ECF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 243,795 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 229,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 229,274 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Both (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 209,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 197,545 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 197,545 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 185,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 171,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 156,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 141,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 125,555 miles

front number plate started to fade on letter

front wipers lightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2010 110,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,774 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

right front brake hose appears to be slightly twisted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,607 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low plus wall damage

slight play in both sides of steering rack

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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AO55 ECF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 AO55 ECF, 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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AO55 ECF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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