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EK55 VRW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,830 mi
Last recorded160,830 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,830 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 152,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,385 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 132,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,201 miles

nearside rear tyre worn in patches and close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 90,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,281 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,281 miles

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

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

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 VRW 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 EK55 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

EK55 VRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is EK55 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 VRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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