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BJ55 VZA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake pad spring not fitted correctly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake pad spring not fitted correctly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter showing signs of grease around it but no damage

slight oil residue showing on undertray

Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter showing signs of grease around it but no damage

slight oil residue showing on undertray

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 47,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,759 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 15,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,389 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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BJ55 VZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ55 VZA, 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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BJ55 VZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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