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FE55 SJU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 SJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,508 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 272,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 268,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is fowling when loose. cablemoved to secure location during test. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 268,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is fowling when loose. cablemoved to secure location during test. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 248,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 248,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 226,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 195,412 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH AFFECTED BY INDICATOR (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' MIDDLE (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 195,115 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable BOTH (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH AFFECTED BY INDICATOR (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' MIDDLE (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 181,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 181,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 147,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 161,131 miles

Hazard switch cover broken. Switch still functions correctly

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 159,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on / and mag light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 159,164 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on / and mag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 136,579 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,174 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Dec 2009 100,146 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Dec 2008 93,390 miles

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

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

spare wheel flat due to side wall fault

turbo pipe leaking air at inter-cooler

Fail 30 Dec 2008 93,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel flat due to side wall fault

turbo pipe leaking air at inter-cooler

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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FE55 SJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE55 SJU, 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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FE55 SJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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