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FE55 VBC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,087 mi
Last recorded151,087 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 151,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount rubber rubber excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole within 30 cm of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole within 30 cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both front headlamps misted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 140,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both front headlamps misted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,534 miles

Front both front headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,308 miles

Nearside Front under body corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front under body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,307 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front under body corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front under body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,430 miles

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrells corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,429 miles

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

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

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

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrells corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,079 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,497 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,208 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,208 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 57,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,685 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 49,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,682 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,682 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 May 2011 36,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 26,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,224 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 VBC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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