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FE55 UZJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,973 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,048 miles

Oil leak ROCKER COVER ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,920 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WITH HEAD LIGHTS SWITCH ON (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage DOOR TRIMS (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ROCKER COVER ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,538 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FE55 UZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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