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EX55 ESO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,504 mi
Last recorded166,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 166,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 165,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 165,429 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 165,421 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking ppipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 161,309 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 161,306 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 157,011 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 153,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 152,720 miles

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

Interior mirror not fitted to screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear (centre row) seat cushion missing

Nearside rear (rear row) seat cushion missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 152,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Interior mirror not fitted to screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear (centre row) seat cushion missing

Nearside rear (rear row) seat cushion missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 117,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 117,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2010 87,183 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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EX55 ESO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX55 ESO, 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 EX55 ESO registered?

EX55 ESO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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