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FE55 VBN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 152,013 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 152,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,058 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,556 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,545 miles

front numberplate cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 117,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

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

rear doors damaged

screen has damage not in swept area or drivers view to ns

Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,961 miles

Rear bumper insecure

rear doors damaged

screen has damage not in swept area or drivers view to ns

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,003 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

FE55 VBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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