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EJ55 SBY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,075 mi
Last recorded102,075 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 102,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,518 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

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

freeplay both rack arms

Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,513 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens painted (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

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

freeplay both rack arms

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,978 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 37,728 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack both sides

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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EJ55 SBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ55 SBY, 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 EJ55 SBY registered?

EJ55 SBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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