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EA55 XHE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,108 mi
Last recorded157,108 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 XHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 157,108 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2019 157,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,640 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,654 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 121,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 117,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,717 miles

2mm of tread on the spare tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

2mm of tread on the spare tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,462 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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EA55 XHE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EA55 XHE, 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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EA55 XHE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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