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FE55 UZU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

multiple engine oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2016 139,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

handbrake low effort

multiple engine oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2015 103,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 103,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 103,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 69,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 58,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,376 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,833 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UZU 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 56.3%.

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 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 UZU, 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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What year was FE55 UZU registered?

FE55 UZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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