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FE55 UXU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 148,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 148,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,881 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 143,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 138,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,852 miles

Offside Front sill damaged slightly

front bumper cracked n/s/f

Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front sill damaged slightly

front bumper cracked n/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 117,213 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake flexi hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,772 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,038 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,037 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,100 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 94,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

2x rear brake disc pitted toexcess

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,432 miles

Both rear brake discs in very poor condition (corrossion).

Nearside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror damaged

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 UXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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