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EK55 TVP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,122 mi
Last recorded300,122 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 300,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 300,122 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 284,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 268,088 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 268,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 251,122 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 251,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 233,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 233,488 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 215,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 215,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission nearside inner drive shaft boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 198,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 198,355 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 184,111 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 160,889 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2016 160,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 145,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 125,933 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 118,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,597 miles

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 13 Sep 2010 103,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,165 miles

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 18 Sep 2008 62,096 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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EK55 TVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EK55 TVP, 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 EK55 TVP registered?

EK55 TVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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