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FE55 UZL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,977 mi
Last recorded137,977 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,490 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,802 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,828 miles

Intermittent fault srs!

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both! (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,354 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly frayed

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly frayed

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,194 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,353 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 UZL 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 72.2%.

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

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