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FE55 UWS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,912 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 114,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel has slight brake drag

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no spare wheel fitted

tank straps broken but tank still securely bolted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,651 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight damage at sidewalls and treads

slight sweat of oil at steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight damage at sidewalls and treads

slight sweat of oil at steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,737 miles

high brake imbalance on front brakes

slight wear on both inner ball joints on steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,797 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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FE55 UWS 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 83.3%.

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 FE55 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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