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AP55 FHO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,347 mi
Last recorded213,347 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 213,347 miles

eml and airbag light on

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Dec 2011 210,483 miles

offside front brake hose slight twisted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 210,442 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front brake hose slight twisted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 188,889 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 188,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

flat spot on o/s front tyre

o/s front brake disc badly scored

Pass 24 Dec 2009 157,535 miles

nsf washer jet partly blocked

slight play in osf wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2009 157,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nsf washer jet partly blocked

nsf wiper arm to long and hitting pillar

slight play in osf wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2008 117,673 miles

front brake pads low

movement in n/s and o/s track rods

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 22 Dec 2008 117,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

movement in n/s and o/s track rods

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

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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AP55 FHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP55 FHO, 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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What year was AP55 FHO registered?

AP55 FHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AP55 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 FHO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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