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FE55 VDL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished Both fronts and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 85,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 80,831 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,103 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,475 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,332 miles

Uneven wear, corrosion and pitting to front brake discs.

Uneven wear, corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,296 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 VDL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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