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FE55 VHW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,525 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fuse had blown (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,081 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 80,729 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 24,449 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VHW 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 50%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

FE55 VHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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