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FE55 VHY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,788 mi
Last recorded168,788 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 168,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 167,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 167,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 162,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 159,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 159,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,557 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,312 miles

both outer sills slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2017 128,030 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

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

both outer sills slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,073 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damaged to o/s outer sill

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 84,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,273 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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